ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE

Dear Student,

Cypress Bay High School welcomes you to an exciting and successful school year.

This is your agenda/handbook which will serve as your organizational tool to help you prepare for your academic schedule. This agenda also serves as a handbook to make you aware of the numerous opportunities for student participation. There is also important information and dates highlighted to help you to reach your goals.

Your Cypress Bay educational team is always available to assist you. Our goal is to help you receive the best education possible and make your high school experience a rewarding and memorable time of achievement and success.
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MISSION STATEMENT

"Delivering personalized quality education in a professional, safe and caring environment."

School Colors: Blue, Gold, and Silver

School Hours:
7:30 AM - 2:41 PM

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Cypress Bay High School offers a variety of clubs and organizations that offer the opportunity to develop qualities of leadership, responsibility, and initiative. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 for the preceding semester will be required for athletic and extracurricular activities participation.
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GUIDANCE

Guidance and counseling services are available to every student in the school. These services include educational information and planning, career information, and academic placement as well as personal/social counseling. Students or parents wishing to meet with a counselor should contact the guidance department to arrange for an appointment. Students who are absent more than three consecutive days may obtain their assignments by calling the guidance office secretary at (754) 323-2035.
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GRADUATION INFORMATION

Requirements for graduation are (subject to change): Students must have earned 24 TOTAL CREDITS IN SPECIFIC AREAS. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale is required; a passing score on the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) and a minimum of 40 Service Learning Hours.
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GRADING SCALE (Subject to Change)

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BRIGHT FUTURES

This program includes the Florida Academic Scholars Program, Vocational Gold Seal Scholars Program, and the Florida medallion Scholars Program. For specific information, see your counselor. There are specific requirements for program eligibility.
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TEST DATES

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FCAT

February ................... Writing Assessment
March ....................... Reading/Math/Science

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FIELD TRIPS

Students are to abide by the rules and regulations of Cypress Bay High School and the Student Conduct and Discipline code while attending field trips and extracurricular activities. A student may not participate in a field trip until the proper paperwork procedures have been met and approval has been given. THE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY STUDENT PARTICIPATION in a school sponsored field trip. Also, a student may or may not attend a class-sponsored function designated for that class unless he/she is a member of that class. In order to participate in an athletic event or extracurricular activity, students must be in attendance for the entire day of the activity. Any request for a waiver of this policy must be approved by the administrator in charge of activities in advance of participation.
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REPORTING ABSENCES

School Board policy states that parents MUST report absences and tardies. In the case of shared time students, such as students enrolled at Sheridan Technical Center, absences must be reported to both schools. Schools have a legal right to ask for written medical excuse when it seems warranted and will do so after four (4) absences in a grading period. DOCTORS' NOTES MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN TWO (2) DAYS OF THE ABSENCE. In order for an absence to be excused, the parents must call the day before, the day of, or the day after the absence. NO ABSENCES OR TARDIES WILL BE EXCUSED AFTER 48 HOURS. Students should check on virtual counselor to ensure that an absence has been excused, or call (754)323-0352 with their first period teacher to be sure the absence is excused.
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UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

All absences which have not been specifically identified as excused are considered unexcused absences. A zero grade is given for any test missed due to an unexcused absence. This work may not be made up. Four un-excused tardies in a marking period equal one unexcused absence and will result in 2.2% off the final grade.
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EXCUSED ABSENCES

All students are expected to make up class work missed during an excused absence. The student has two days to make up the work for each day absent, not including the day of return. However, previously assigned work is due the day of return. Tests and assignments announced prior to an absence are due the day of return to school. It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to ask for assigned work to be made up. ALL ABSENCES MUST BE CLEARED WITHIN TWO (2) DAYS OR WILL REMAIN UNEXCUSED.
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TARDINESS

Students are expected to be in their seats before the tardy bell rings for each class. Tardiness to class is handled by the classroom teacher. After 4 excused or unexcused tardies student will be referred to administration for review and appropriate disciplinary action. ALL TARDIES TO SCHOOL ARE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED UNLESS A PARENT HAS CONTACTED THE SCHOOL BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
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SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES

Once students arrive on school grounds, they are not permitted to leave campus without signing out through the attendance office. Cypress Bay High School has established the following procedures for early release to ensure the safety of all students:

Any cases that are deemed excessive will be submitted for review to Administration. Consequences of excessive tardies and/or early dismissals may result in disciplinary action including but not limited to administrative referral, attendance contract, referral to social worker, loss of extracurricular privileges, and/or temporary or permanent revocation of parking privileges.
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LEAVING SCHOOL

All students must sign out with Student Affairs prior to leaving campus.

Any student leaving campus for any reason without signing out through student affairs is subject to disciplinary action including external suspension.
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DRIVER'S LICENSES AND ATTENDANCE

Students under 18 years of age who drop out of school or have 15 unexcused absences within 90 calendar days will have their license suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles or will not be issued a license if they apply for one. Reappointment letters may be written by a school administrator providing the student attends school for 30 consecutive days after receiving the driver’s suspension letter.
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CLOSED CAMPUS

In order for our school to provide maximum security for our students, our school operates on a CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY. Students are not allowed to leave campus during the inclusive hours of their school day. Any parent or legal guardian MUST sign in the front office when entering the campus for school business. Failure to do so may result in an arrest for trespassing.
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MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

At Cypress Bay High our foremost concern is for the education of ALL students. Therefore Academic classes cannot be interrupted for messages from home. Only clearly stated emergencies will be considered by an Assistant Principal. Reminders of after-school appointments or transportation changes do not constitute emergencies; please consider having a contingency plan in place. FORGOTTEN assignments, lunches, flowers or gifts WILL NOT BE DELIVERED. The school accepts no responsibility for any items left for students to “pick-up”.
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DETENTION

Detentions are assigned by the teachers and administrators for student misconduct and to deter future misconduct. Detentions are to be served after school or on Saturdays, as assigned. Students must arrive promptly, bring materials for study and maintain a high standard of conduct. Failure to complete the detention successfully will result in further and more severe disciplinary action up to and including suspension from school.
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NO SMOKING POLICY

The School Board has a no smoking zone within 100 feet from school grounds. Cypress Bay High School maintains a smoke free environment and has a ZERO tolerance rule. Tobacco products are not allowed on campus. Smoking is not allowed in any area of the building or on the grounds. If a student violates the no tobacco/smoking rule, he/she may be suspended from school for a minimum of 3 days.
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STUDENT PARKING

Driving to school is a privilege. Only students with a valid driver's license will be issued a Parking Permit. Student parking is located on the Northwest side of the school. Each student that parks a vehicle on campus is required to purchase a parking permit issued by the school. Unauthorized vehicles will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner’s expense.
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DRESS CODE

Cypress Bay follows the dress code as set by the School Board of Broward County. Absence from class(es) for inappropriate dress will be considered unexcused. Students who do not adhere to the dress code will be sent home or kept in Internal suspension until parents can bring appropriate dress.
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CBHS INTERNET POLICY

The district has provided a filtering mechanism, recognizing that the experienced, imaginative and creative user may be able to access non-educational sites. Parents and guardians must be aware that, like the district, Cypress Bay High School cannot guarantee that students will have access to only educational sites.
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