Edna Karr High School
Parent/Guardian Media Consent Form 2014-2015
Edna Karr High School (Karr) and InspireNOLA Charter Schools (InspireNOLA) are
committed to protecting the privacy and safety of all students. There may be times
when teachers and administrators feel it is appropriate to recognize students and their
work in a public forum. Examples of such recognition include publishing a team roster
on the school’s or InspireNOLA’s website, exhibiting photographs and artwork on the
web, publishing photographs and video for school archival and promotional purposes,
and inviting media to report on school events. In order for your student to be included
in these types of recognition, we need your permission to disclose your student’s
photograph, name, voice, and school work. Karr and InspireNOLA work to take every
precaution possible to ensure that use of this information is limited to appropriate
school-related forums.
Please check the appropriate box:
YES, I give permission
to InspireNOLA/Karr
to:
NO, I do not give
permission to
InspireNOLA/Karr to:
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Disclose my child’s name.
Disclose my child’s photograph or
videotape of his/her image.
Disclose a recording of my child’s
voice.
Disclose copies of my child’s school
or extracurricular work.
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Printed Name of Student
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Grade
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Date
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Printed Name of Parent
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Parent Signature
Edna Karr High School
Response to Intervention 2014-2015
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a method of academic intervention used to provide early, systematic assistance to
students who are having difficulty learning. RTI seeks to prevent academic failure through early intervention, frequent
progress measurement, and increasingly intensive research-based instructional interventions for children who continue to
have difficulty.
Edna Karr High School will provide RTI services to your child at the discretion of his/her teachers, counselors, and
interventionists. All students qualifying for services will be automatically placed in an intervention program unless services
are refused by the parent or guardian.
By signing this document, you certify that you are aware of RTI services available to your child. Please mark only one box
below. If you do not check one of the boxes below, or do not return the form, Edna Karr will consider the lack of response
as consent for box A.
 A. I consent to have Edna Karr High School providing RTI services as needed to my child.
 B. I do NOT consent to have Edna Karr High School providing RTI services as needed to my child.
Student Name (please print) _____________________________________________Grade Level_______________
Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date____________________________
Parent/Guardian (please print) ____________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date____________________________
Edna Karr High School
Revised Attendance Law 2014-2015
This notice is in reference to the newly revised state attendance law. The new law states that high school students must be present
30,060 minutes per semester, which equals to a limit of 5 days unexcused or unverified absences allowed per semester.
Only extenuating circumstances will allow a student to miss school and still be marked present. The five extenuating circumstances
include:
1. Extended leave of absence due to physical or emotional illness;
2. Hospital stay;
3. Recuperation from an accident;
4. A contagious disease in the family;
5. Observance of special and recognized holidays of the student’s own faith;
6. Visitation with a parent who is a member of the US Armed forces or National Guard;
7. Travel for educational purposes, with the approval of the principal (Verification must be submitted.);
8. Death in the immediate family with documentation (these absences should not exceed 3 days);
Missing three or more days of school for any of the first four reasons would require verification from a physician, dentist, or nurse
practitioner licensed by the state, and will be verified by the school nurse and social worker. This means no longer will a student be
excused for vacations, and they will no longer be excused by a parent note without verification from the Social Worker. The only
exceptions would be death in the family (not to exceed one week), natural catastrophe and/or disaster, or prior school system-approved
travel for education.
It is also noted that excused absences are defined as “absences of two or fewer consecutive school days incurred due to personal illness
or serious illness in the family”. Unexcused absences are those “not meeting the requirements set forth in the excused absence and
extenuating circumstances definitions, included, but not limited to, out-of-school suspensions and absences due to any job, unless it is
part of an approved instructional program”. Students who participate in school-sponsored activities will not be considered absent (i.e.
sports, club activities, field trips, band dismissals, etc.).
If a student accumulates more unexcused absences than the attendance law allows, he or she WILL NOT receive credit for the course, or
if the student is considered a senior, her or she WILL NOT be allowed to graduate. If you are checking your child out for an excusable
reason noted above, you are responsible for providing the physician’s excuse to the social worker immediately upon return of the
student.
Interventions that can result due to excessive absences are: attendance monitoring, referral to Families in Need of Services, retention
(non-promotion) to next grade, and/or referral to Municipal Court for Truancy.
By signing this document, you certify that you are aware of the state attendance law and will abide by all rules and
consequences.
Student Name (please print) _____________________________________________Grade Level_______________
Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date____________________________
Parent/Guardian (please print) ____________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date____________________________
Edna Karr High School
Social Work Consent Form 2014-2015
Student Name_____________________________
Date of Birth____________________
Grade_____________
Student Academic, Behavioral, and Emotional Assistance
Edna Karr High School has full-time Licensed Clinical Social Workers on staff. The school social worker is available to assist
students behaviorally, socially and emotionally through individual counseling, group counseling and classroom
interventions to address issues, which impact academic functioning. These services will assist students with adjustment,
grief and loss, anger management, conflict resolution, substance and alcohol abuse prevention, and other issues that may
impact your child’s academic success.
Please check one:
______I give my consent for ___________________________________ (student name) to participate in individual group
and classroom counseling activities at Edna Karr High School when provided by the school social worker.
______I do not give my consent for ___________________________________ (student name) to participate in individual
group and classroom counseling activities at Edna Karr High School when provided by the school social worker.
Student Name (please print) _________________________________________________________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date _______________________
Parent/Guardian (please print) ________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________
Parent Contact Number______________________________________________________________________
Edna Karr High School
Acceptable Use Policy 2014-2015
Students will be held accountable for the responsible use of all electronic equipment in accordance with school rules and
expectations. Students must sign and adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The use of the Internet on the systems owned by and
on the premises of Edna Karr High School is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in disciplinary action
including possible cancellation of those privileges and other disciplinary consequences.
Student Responsibilities in Internet Usage:
Students have a responsibility to use appropriate language when using the Internet. The school will not tolerate a student’s use
of profanity or obscenity on the Internet. A student must take responsibility for his or her own messages, actions and words on
the Internet. Students have the responsibility to display exemplary behavior when using the Internet, and must conduct
themselves as representatives of both their respective school and the community as a whole. Failure to fulfill these
responsibilities may result in school disciplinary action and/or loss of Internet privileges.
As community members, students must respect the rights of others in both the local community and in the Internet at large.
Offensive, obscene, harassing, abusive or inflammatory language, pictures, or materials, and/or personal attacks are
unacceptable uses of the Internet. Additionally, students must recognize the privacy rights of others, and refrain from re-posting
personal communications without the original author’s prior consent. Students who engage in such communications on the
Internet may be subject to school disciplinary action and/or loss of Internet privileges.
Students have the responsibility to follow copyright laws and rules, and must respect all copyright issues regarding software,
information, and attributions of ownership in their exercise of Internet privileges. Students must use the Internet only for legal
activities. A student who engages in illegal activities, including but not limited to, tampering with computer hardware or
software, computer piracy, hacking, unauthorized entry into computers, or knowledgeable vandalism or destruction of computer
files will be subject to school disciplinary action, and loss of Internet privileges.
Students are responsible for avoiding the knowing or inadvertent spread of computer viruses. Deliberate attempts to degrade
or disrupt system performance by spreading computer viruses is considered criminal activity under state and federal law. A
student who engages in such activity will be subject to school disciplinary action, and loss of Internet privileges.
A student must accept full responsibility for usage of his or her account. A student’s failure to fulfill this responsibility by giving
his or her password to another may result in school disciplinary action and/or the loss of Internet privileges.
All Internet activities at Edna Karr High School are monitored through the IT Department Barracuda Web Content Filter and are
subject to investigation according to the Acceptable Usage Policy and Electronic Communications Policy.
Student Responsibilities regarding E-mail Accounts:
Students must be aware that school-issued student email accounts can and may be monitored, if inappropriate activity is
suspected. School-issued email accounts are intended to be used for academic communication between students and school
personnel, and students are expected to use them regularly. A student who violates the use of their email account will be subject
to school disciplinary action, loss of email account privileges, and referral to proper authorities if necessary.
Edna Karr High School
Student Responsibilities regarding Electronic Devices:
Cell phones must be turned off and kept out of sight when a student enters campus and throughout the school day. At no point
in the school day or at any location on the school campus may a cell phone be used, for any reason. This includes class
transitions, lunch time, or outside of classrooms. Cell phones may only be turned on and used after the dismissal bell has rung
and after the student has exited the building. If contact needs to be made, students are to use the phone in the front office.
IPODS, MP3 players, Gaming devices, CD players, etc. are NOT allowed.
Any electronic device that is seen or heard during the school day will be confiscated. Upon the first offense, the device will be
immediately returned to a parent, following a parent conference with a Disciplinarian. Any succeeding offenses will result in
confiscation of the device for nine weeks. Confiscated items will be released to the parent ONLY, and can be retrieved daily
(between 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m.).
Student Agreement:
I have read and understand my responsibilities in exercising the privilege of using the Internet. I agree to follow the rules and
regulations of Edna Karr High School when using the Internet and other technology, and to fulfill my responsibilities as outlined
above.
I understand that any violation of the school rules and regulations, or my failure to fulfill my responsibilities may result in school
disciplinary action, confiscation of my personal electronic device(s), and/or loss of my access privilege on the Internet.
Student Name (please print) ________________________________________________________________
Student User’s Signature _____________________________________ Date ________________________
Consent of Parent or Guardian:
As the parent or guardian of the above-named student, I have read and understand the terms and conditions for my child’s use of
the Internet and other technology, and the possible risks involved in my child’s use of the Internet. I have read and understand,
and have discussed with my child the school’s rules and regulations, and my child’s responsibilities in accessing and using the
Internet and other technology.
I understand that the opportunity being provided to my child to access the Internet at school is designed for educational
purposes, and that Edna Karr High School is taking reasonable precautions to eliminate inappropriate materials that may be
considered controversial, offensive, objectionable, or otherwise inappropriate for minors. However, I also acknowledge that
restricting access to all such materials is impossible for the school. I will not hold the school responsible for materials acquired by
my child on or through the Internet either at school, or away from school using such knowledge and skills in accessing the
Internet as my child may acquire at school.
Parent/Guardian (please print) ________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature__________________________________________ Date____________________________
Edna Karr High School
Uniform Policy 2014-2015
The official Edna Karr uniform represents to the public the visual presentation of an Edna Karr student. It is to be worn with
pride and respect. Students are required to adhere to the dress code in school as well as on the way to and from school in order
to act as proper ambassadors. When a student wears the official Edna Karr uniform, he/she is required to adhere to all rules
and regulations as though he/she were on campus. Uniforms must fit properly and be maintained in good condition. Students
who do not arrive in the official school uniform will receive disciplinary action. These policies are a matter of pride and
SAFETY.
Shirts—Purple short-sleeved golf (polo or button-down) shirts with the Edna Karr school crest are permitted. Collars must be
worn down in the normal position; shirts must be tucked in at all times. Uniform cannot be layered with non-Karr clothing (i.e.
long sleeve shirts under Karr polos).
Pants—Boys: Only Dickies style 874 (with or without cell phone pocket) long pants are acceptable. No exceptions. Girls: School
plaid pants must be worn. Skirts, shorts, jeans, cargo pants, hip huggers, skinny jeans, and any other variations are not
acceptable. PANTS MUST BE WORN AT THE WAIST.
Jackets and Sweaters—Purple or grey jackets, v-neck sweaters with the school crest, cardigans with the school crest, and
school-issued class sweatshirts and jackets are permitted as part of the uniform. Non-Karr clothing of any kind (i.e. denim
jackets, windbreakers, college wear, etc.) will not be allowed in the building.
Belts—Solid black or brown belts are required, but oversized buckles are not allowed.
Shoes—Boys: Only Under Armour, school-issued black shoes are permitted. Girls: Only school-issued black and white oxford
shoes are permitted. Students with foot or ankle injuries that require special footwear must report to the principal or the nurse
with a note explaining the difficulty before being allowed to attend classes.
Socks—socks are to be worn with the official uniform.
Jewelry—earrings should be smaller than the size of a quarter.
Hats, scarves and hoods—these may not be worn in the school building at any time.
ID—The official Edna Karr High School student ID must be visibly worn around the neck at all times during the school day.
Bookbags—Only mesh or clear book bags are allowed. Any official sports teams bags are subject to search upon entry to
school.
Purses—the size of the purse can be no bigger than one that would hold an iPad or something similarly sized (9”x7”).
Students who do not arrive in the official school uniform will receive disciplinary action.
Student Name (please print) _________________________________________________________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date _______________________
Parent/Guardian (please print) ________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________
Edna Karr High School
Rules for Visitors to Edna Karr High School Policy
A.
General Requirements for Visitors to Edna Karr High School:
1. A visitor is defined as any person seeking to enter a school building who is not an employee of Inspire NOLA Charter
Schools or a student currently enrolled at Edna Karr High School.
2. All visitors shall report to the visitor’s check-in desk located in the front entrance hall of the building. When arriving
on the school premises all visitors shall be requested to obtain authorization from the security guard on duty and
carry an official visitor’s pass while in the building. Upon check-in, visitors must provide official identification to be
held by security during the duration of their visit. Identification will be returned after visitors sign out at the same
location. Forms of ID include: license, identification card, passport, or military ID.
3. Visits may be prohibited at certain times such as the first and last weeks of school, immediately before or after
vacations or other breaks and while standardized testing or other student assessments are being conducted.
4. All school visitors must comply at all times with Edna Karr High School policies, administrative rules and school
regulations.
B.
Visitors to Classrooms or Other Instructional Areas:
1. Access to particular classrooms or other instructional areas of the school may be restricted upon the
recommendation of the teacher in charge or as otherwise deemed necessary by the principal.
2. Because classrooms and other instructional areas are the most vulnerable to disruption, specific conditions may be
imposed upon visitors, including but not limited to:
a. remaining in a designated place or seat
b. refraining from speaking to students while the class or activity is in session
c. refraining from entering or leaving the area while an activity is underway
d. requiring that the dress and grooming of the visitor be consistent with the dress code for the students and
employees within the building.
3. Visitors wishing to conference with teachers or administrators during the course of the school day are required to
make appointments in advance.
C.
Special Situations
1. The building administration and security team has the authority to exclude from the school premises any person who
disrupts or who appears likely to become a disruption to the educational program. Any such individual shall be
directed to leave the school premises immediately and law enforcement authorities shall be called if necessary.
I have read the entirety of the visitor’s policy for Edna Karr High School and fully understand the rules and procedures to be
followed during a visit to this school building.
Student Name (please print) _________________________________________________________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date _______________________
Parent/Guardian (please print) ________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________
Edna Karr High School
Pranks vs. Vandalism
Prank: a practical joke or mischievous act.
Vandalism and malicious mischief: willful injury, harm or destruction to persons or property.
Senior pranks
At the end of a high school career, many students attempt to make a final memory through a prank. In
many schools, these pranks are clever, harmless, and take little time or effort to recover from.
Unfortunately, at Edna Karr High School there has been a tradition of destructive “pranks”, which in
reality are malicious to people and property, and vandalize school property.
Destroying/damaging school property
• A student who chooses to intentionally cause or attempt to cause damage to property of the school
or of persons at school, while on school grounds, at a school activity, function or event, will be
financially responsible for the current cost of repair or replacement.
• A student will be held liable if the pranks or vandalism result in any injured people or excessive
damages, and may result in law enforcement involvement.
• A student who chooses this disrespectful, destructive behavior will be required to participate in
administrative interventions. These interventions will include parental contact and police referral.
• Seniors who participate in “pranks” that are destructive to school property, harmful or offensive to
others, or significantly disruptive to instruction may not be allowed to participate in senior activities,
including graduation. Graduating seniors participating in vandalism or malicious mischief may not
receive diplomas or transcripts until restitution has been made.
I understand the potential consequences of participating in malicious end of the year “pranks” and vandalism. I agree not
to participate in such activities, and to leave a positive mark at my alma mater, Edna Karr High School.
Student Name: ____________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Parent Name: _____________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
School Official: _____________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Edna Karr High School
Student ID Policy 2014-2015
Edna Karr High School promotes a safe environment for our educational community. Proper identification of all
students and staff members is essential to ensure that all persons on campus are approved to be in our school. The
student identification (ID) card is required for students to participate in many school-sponsored activities. Students
must comply with the following ID policy:
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Students are required to obtain a new ID card at Registration in order to ensure all pictures of students
are current.
Students are required to carry their valid ID cards at all times while on campus or when participating in
any school-sponsored activity.
Failure to bring an ID will result in a $1 charge for a temporary ID to be issued daily.
Students must also show their valid ID card upon the request of any school staff member. Failure to
identify oneself upon request is considered insubordination, and parents will be notified. Student and
parent(s) will also be required to participate in a Guidance conference with Administration.
Students must have their own ID cards (sharing ID cards is not allowed).
Student must report a lost or stolen ID and obtain a replacement immediately.
The cost of a replacement ID card is $5.00. Payment is made at the Office (210), and the replacement ID
card may be obtained within a day.
Students who do not follow the ID Policy will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the student
handbook.
Student Name (please print) _________________________________________________________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date _______________________
Parent/Guardian (please print) ________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________
Parent Contact Number______________________________________________________________________
Edna Karr High School
Handbook Acknowledgement/Agreement 2014-2015
The purpose of this form is to ensure parents and students have received this Handbook and are aware
of and understand its contents. Failure to sign or return this form does not affect the student’s
responsibility to act in accordance with policies and procedures outlined in the planner.
Hall Pass Agreement: Students will use their Edna Karr High School Handbook daily as an official hall
pass. If the student does not have their handbook they must purchase a replacement handbook in the
Disciplinarian’s Office (Room 210) for a price of $5.00. If the student does not have possession of their
student handbook they may be denied permission to leave the classroom for any reason. Sharing of
student handbooks for the use of hall passes is not permitted. If the student chooses to leave the area of
supervision without handbook or permission of supervising faculty appropriate consequences will be
determined by both monitoring faculty and the discipline team.
I (We) have reviewed the current Edna Karr High School Handbook/ Academic Planner containing but
not limited to school discipline policies, academic honesty policies, and attendance requirements as well
as the hall pass agreement.
Parent/ Guardian: ______________________________________
Date: __________________
Student Signature: ______________________________________
Grade: __________________
This Handbook only reflects a current summary of school rules and policies and may be changed without
notice. School policies can be viewed online at www.ednakarr.org. All school code and board policies
supersede this handbook.