Parent Info

POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of this high school not to discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, or national origin.

It is most important for parents and students to realize that all courses offered at this school are open to both boys and girls, and no distinction based on gender is made in the placement of students in courses.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The St. Tammany Parish School Board wishes to advise all students, parents, employees and the general public that all public school vocational programs will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.

The coordinator of the Title IX and Section 504 compliance activities is Kevin Marse, Post Office Box 940, Covington, Louisiana 70434. Telephone 892-2276.

VISION STATEMENT

Slidell High School students, fostered by a sense of community, participate in varied learning experiences and extracurricular activities as teachers, administrators, and staff assist them for the future within facilities which support the curriculum and which accommodate broader needs.

BELIEFS and PHILOSOPHY

The school mission is aligned with the school philosophy which stresses

• Preparation for productive citizenship;
  
• A variety of courses with a strong academic emphasis;
  
• A myriad of activities and experiences;
  
• Attainment of successful experiences for all students;
  
• Partnerships between school, home and community;
  
• Concern for intangible qualities such as self-motivation and tolerance;
  
• A safe environment that promotes exploration and self-expression;
  
• Promotion of life-long learning
  
• Re-evaluation of programs to adapt to a changing world;
  
• A competent and caring faculty and administration.

Fees

The following fees have been approved by the St. Tammany Parish School Board. Checks should be made payable to Slidell High School.
The student's name must be written in the lower left corner.

Students must register their vehicle in the main office and a $5 parking permit placed on the rear view mirror. Slidell High School will not allow any cars not registered to be parked on the campus this year. Students must park only on SHS campus. They may not park at the businesses around Slidell High School.

FIVE-YEAR PLAN

Beginning in the 1998-1999 school year, by the end of eighth grade, each student shall develop, with the input of his family, a Five-Year Plan. Such a plan shall include a sequence of courses which are consistent with the student’s stated goals for one year after graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to select a career major and include these requirements in their five-year plan. The course requirements for the career major shall consist of the following: at least 6 or more credits consisting of 4 credits in primary courses in an area of concentration and 2 credits in related courses including 1 credit in a computer technology course; courses will be selected to prepare a student for postsecondary education and/or career. Students following the prescribed four-year course sequence for the chosen area of concentration will meet diploma endorsements and Career Option Law requirements. Further information on academies and Career Majors may be found on pages 20-24 of this guide. Students not pursuing a TOPS scholarship and/or admittance to a 4-year college/university may substitute an elective for the Foreign Language course(s).

SCHOOL UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS - DRESS CODE

ID CARDS are REQUIRED TO BE WORN next to collar of shirt!
All students will receive a temporary ID card at the beginning of school year, this must be worn until photo ID cards are issued.

Parents! Please complete a parent outline survey concerning career and technical education at Slidell High School. The website is www.mmcsconsulting-la.com/ParentSurvey.html

Parents! Please sign your students' 5 year career plan and return it to the school.
Please donate used school uniforms to the main office.

Last Updated: 5/9/2008
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