Cherokee Trail High School 2022-2023 Student & Parent Handbook

Cherokee Trail High School

2022-2023

Student & Parent

Handbook

Home of the Cougars

CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH

SCHOOL

25901 E. ARAPAHOE

RD.

AURORA, CO

80016

TELEPHONE:

720-886-1900

WEBSITE:

https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/CherokeeTrail

CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Our actions will ignite the genius and nurture the goodness within us all.

CTHS Cor

ners

nes

Caring

COmmunication

FUn & Celebration

InteGrity

BalAnce

esponsibility

SyStems

SCHOOL COLORS

BURGUNDY AND NAVY

CTHS Fight

Son

Oh We Will Fight! Fight!

Fight for Cherokee Trail

Fight on to Victory

Yes We Will Fight! Fight! Fight

and Take the Charge

To Lead us into History

And When We Strike With Might

Let Foes Beware Cougars Will

Always Prevail And So We

Stand and

Shout with Cougar Pride And

Cheer for Cherokee Trail!

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

MASCOT

COUGAR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Student Information

Attendance Policies 5

Bicycles/Skateboards/Rollerblades 7

Building Access and Hours 7

Cafeteria 7

District Bus Rules 7

Disciplinary Policies 8

Dress Code 8

Electronic Devices 9

Hallway Policies 9

Health Services 10

ID Cards 11

Lockers 11

Parking Passes and Fees 12

Vehicles Driven to School by Students 12

Vehicles Parked on School Property 12

Pledge of Allegiance 12

Reporting Suspicious Activity/Safe2Tell Colorado 13

Snow Days and Storm/Emergency Information 13

Visitor Policy 14

Academic Policies

Academic Integrity 14

Bookkeeping Office and Fines 14

Counseling 14

Course Load 14

Credits Earned Outside of the Cherry Creek School District 15

PLATO 15

Final Exams 15

Grades and Grade Point Average 15

Grade Weighting 16

Graduation & Graduation Requirements 16

Homework 17

Honor Roll/Academic Letter 17

Library 17

Make-up Work 18

Online Classes 19

Rank in Class 19

Report Cards 19

Schedule Corrections 19

Withdraw Pass/Withdraw Fail 19

Level Changes 20

Technology & Support 20

Testing Center 22

Textbooks 22

Transcripts 22

Valedictorian 23

Withdrawal from School 23

Athletics

Athletic Eligibility 23

Athletic Fees/Refunds 23

General Eligibility Rules 24

Class Attendance 24

Seasonal Sports 25

Athletic Letters 25

Facility Use 25

Fundamentals of Good Sportsmanship 25

Activities

Activity Fee 26

Activities and Clubs 26

Activities Eligibility 26

Activity Letter 26

Posters and Announcements 26

Student Distribution of Non-curricular Materials 26

District Policies and Notice of Nondiscrimination 27

**All policies and procedures are subject to change based

Tri-County Health, Colorado Department

of Education,

and

Cherry Creek School District

guidelines.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

Attendance Phone Number: 720-886-2262

For the protection of students and the accurate monitoring of attendance, parents/guardians should follow the procedures listed below:

1. Call the Attendance Office prior to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the absence. When calling, please leave:

a) Student’s name, spelling the last name

b) Reason for the absence (otherwise student will not be excused). If parents/guardians are not comfortable leaving the

reason, they may call the dean’s office to get student excused.

c) Parent/Guardian Name

d) Phone number where parent/guardian can be reached

2. For immediate or early dismissal, parents/guardians should provide a signed parent note with date, time, parent phone number, and

reason for absence to give to the teacher at the beginning of the class period OR you may call (720)-886-2262 at least 1 hour prior

to dismissal.

3. In the event that a student becomes ill at school and needs to go home, he/she must either…

a) Report to the clinic. The nurse will phone a parent/guardian and obtain permission for dismissal.

b) Have a parent/guardian call the Attendance Office and give permission for the student to be dismissed.

Students who leave campus without following the above procedure may be marked “unexcused.”

4. Student absences that are not excused within 48 hours will be marked as “truant” and require dean intervention.

5. Temporary supervision of students must be pre-approved by the parent/guardian through

notifying

the Attendance Office in

writing, providing the name, address and phone number of the supervising adult.

6. PLEASE NOTE: Parents may not excuse their students from class because they are not prepared or need to do work for another

class. Students who are excused must be off school grounds during an excused absence.

Attendance, grades and behavior can be reviewed at any time by our deans to determine if students have earned privileges such as

attending any school dance, sporting event, theatrical performance or any school sponsored activity. Seniors are put on notice that poor

attendance, poor grades and/or poor behavior can adversely affect participation in all senior activities which include, but are not limited

to, prom, sporting events (home or away), the Senior Exit Assembly, Senior Celebration Day, and Graduation.

STUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSES (File: JH CCSD Board Policy)

Student Absences and Excuses

One criteria of a student’s success in school is regular and punctual attendance. Frequent absences may lead to poor academic work,

lack of social development and possible academic failure. Regular attendance is of utmost importance for school interest, social

adjustment and scholastic achievement. No single factor may interfere with a student’s progress more quickly than frequent tardiness or

absence; therefore, regular and punctual patterns of attendance shall be expected of each student. According to state law, it is the

obligation of every parent/guardian to ensure that every child under his/her care and supervision receives adequate education and

training and, if of compulsory attendance age, attends school. Continuity in the learning process and social adaptation is seriously

disrupted by excessive absences. In most situations, the work missed cannot be made up adequately. Students who have good attendance

generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more and are more employable after leaving school. For at least these reasons, the Board

believes that a student must satisfy two basic requirements in order to earn full class credit: (1) satisfy all academic requirements and (2)

exhibit good attendance habits as stated in this policy. All students in grades kindergarten through 12

are expected

to attend school for

the academic year unless they fulfill all requirements for graduation at an earlier date.

Excused Absences

The following shall be considered excused absences:

1. A student who is temporarily ill or injured, or whose absence is approved by the administrator of the school of attendance on a

prearranged basis. Prearranged absences shall be approved for appointments or circumstances of a serious nature only which cannot

be taken care of outside of school hours.

2. A student who is absent for an extended period due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

3. A student who is pursuing a work-study program under the supervision of the school.

4. A student who is attending any school-sponsored activity or activities of an educational nature with advance approval by the

administration.

5. A student who is absent in observance of an established religious holiday.

6. A student whose absence is approved by the building principal at the request of the parent or guardian.

7. A student who is suspended or expelled.

The district may require suitable proof regarding the above exceptions, including written statements from medical sources. If a student

in an out-of-home placement (as that term is defined by C.R.S. 22-32-138(1) (e)), is absent due to court appearances and participation

court-ordered activities, such absences shall be excused. The student’s assigned social worker shall verify the student’s absence was for

a court appearance or court-ordered activity.

Teacher/School Sponsored Advance Notice of Absence:

Advisors, activity sponsors or classroom teachers who have had their field trip approved by their department coordinator and the

administrator in charge will complete an Advanced Notice of Absence Form listing all students who will attend field trip activities.

These school sponsored absences are considered an excused absence.

Unexcused Absences/Truancy

If a student is absent without a signed parental/guardian excuse or if the student leaves school or class without permission of the

teacher

or administrator in charge, the student shall be considered truant. Determination of an absence as excused or unexcused will be based

upon the criteria stated in School Board Policy JH. A "habitual truant" shall be defined as a student of compulsory attendance age who

has four total days of unexcused absences from school in any one month or ten total days of unexcused absences during any school year.

The determination of a “habitually truant” status for a student is calculated using the sum of unexcused absences converted to days and

fractions of days. Said absences are cumulative, need not be consecutive, nor confined to one class.

Absences due

to suspension or

expulsion shall not be counted in the total of unexcused absences for purposes of defining a student as a “habitual truant.” A plan shall

be developed for a student who is declared habitually truant with the goal of assisting the child to remain

in school.

When possible, the

child's parent, guardian or legal custodian will be expected to participate with district personnel during the development of the plan

unless extenuating circumstances prevent their participation. Appropriate school personnel shall make all reasonable efforts to meet with

the parent, guardian or legal custodian to review and evaluate the reasons for the child's truancy. In order to reduce the incidents of

truancy, parents of all students shall be notified in writing at the beginning of each school year of their obligation to ensure that all

children of compulsory attendance age attend school. Parents/guardians shall be required to acknowledge in writing awareness of their

obligations and to furnish the school with a telephone number or other means of contacting them during the school day. The school shall

establish a system of monitoring individual excused and unexcused absences. When a student fails to report on a regularly scheduled

school day and school personnel have received no indication that the parent/guardian is aware of the absence, school personnel or

volunteers under the direction of school personnel shall make a reasonable effort to notify the parent/guardian by telephone. The school

will attempt to determine the reason for a student's unexcused absence, taking timely and appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary

action relevant to the cause of the student's absenteeism. In accordance with law, the district may impose appropriate penalties that

relate directly to classes missed while truant. Penalties may include a warning, school detention, in-school suspension, or other

alternative to suspension, such as loss of privilege. Academic penalties, out-of-school suspensions or expulsion shall not be imposed for

any truancy.

A “dropout” is a person who leaves school for any reason before completion of a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and who does

not transfer to another public or private school or enroll in a home-based education program (home school) pursuant to Colorado statute,

and as evidenced by “adequate documentation” described in the Colorado Code of Regulations, 1 CCR2.01(1). The maximum number

of unexcused absences a student may incur before judicial proceedings are initiated to enforce compulsory attendance is 10 days in a

calendar or school year.

Tardiness

Tardiness is defined as the appearance of a student without proper excuse after the scheduled time that a class begins. Because of the

disruptive nature of tardiness and the detrimental effect upon the rights of the non-tardy student to uninterrupted learning, appropriate

penalties may be imposed for excessive tardiness. Parents/guardians shall be notified of all penalties regarding tardiness. In an

unavoidable situation, a student detained by another teacher or administrator shall not be considered tardy provided that the teacher or

administrator gives the student a pass to enter the next class. Teachers shall honor passes presented in accordance with this policy. The

provisions of this policy shall be applicable to all students in the district, including those above and below the age for compulsory

attendance as required by law.

Consequences for tardies increase in severity as tardies accumulate. Warnings are issued with initial violations of tardy policy and are

followed by detentions in varying degrees with subsequent tardies. Parents should call the dean’s office within 48 hours in order to

excuse tardies where lateness is isolated and unavoidable (returning from appointment, transportation issues, etc.).

Note: The law requires the local board of education to designate an attendance officer for the district to enforce the provisions of the

compulsory attendance law, counsel students and parents, investigate the causes of nonattendance, and reports findings to the board.

PEDESTRIAN CONVEYANCES (Bicycles, Rollerblades, Skateboards, Scooters, Etc.)

Bicycle racks are provided for safe and orderly storage of bikes while students are in class. Bicycles are not to be parked or secured to

fences, poles or any other object on campus except racks specifically designed for that purpose. The chain or lock securing a bicycle to

another object will be cut, and the bicycle will be impounded until the owner agrees to park his/her bike in the racks provided or

agrees not to ride his/her bike to school. Under no circumstances are bicycles to be stored inside the school building during the school

day or while participating in extracurricular activities. Bicycles are not to be ridden on pedestrian walkways and crosswalks.

Skateboards, scooters, and other means of transport that are not as easily controlled as a bicycle can be dangerous to bystanders and

may not be

used in

or around the building. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary consequences and involvement of the legal

authorities. The Aurora City Municipal Code makes it illegal to skateboard on property where “No skateboarding” signs are posted.

Students who bring skateboards to school must stow them in lockers during the school day; they should not be transported from class

to class.

BUILDING ACCESS

Except for the Main Entrance and the Student Entrance, all exterior doors are kept locked during the school day. All staff members

and students must wear an ID at all times. Visitors are required to enter Cherokee Trail High School through the upper-level

entrance by the Main Office during the day. All students shall leave campus prior to 3:45 p.m. unless under the direct supervision of

an adult or in a school-sponsored activity. Students should arrange for pick up prior to 3:45 p.m.

BUILDING HOURS

Cherokee Trail is open to students from 7:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. on regularly scheduled school days. The building is open at other

times as scheduled by the Activities/Athletics Office. Unsupervised students are not allowed in the building after 3:45 p.m.

CAFETERIA

To provide an acceptable environment in which every student may eat his/her lunch, it is necessary that everyone who uses the school

cafeteria to respect the rights of each member of the student body. The following guidelines govern the use of the cafeteria and its

facilities. Violation of these guidelines will be reported to the student’s Dean. Restrictions may be placed on the use of the facility.

The following are not to be considered the only areas of violation, but do represent areas of major concern:

1. Students are to follow any request or instruction made or given by any person in legitimate authority, including cafeteria staff,

regarding behavior in the cafeteria. Student IDs will be required to purchase lunches.

2. Each student is to cleanup any food or drink that is spilled on the table to the best of his/her ability.

3. The throwing of food and/or drink for any reason is considered unacceptable behavior and may result in disciplinary action up to

and including suspension and restricted cafeteria use.

4. Food or drink is to be consumed in the cafeteria and common area only. Opened food/beverage containers may not be

carried through or consumed in the hallways.

5. Tables, the patio, upper or lower commons or other areas that are left messy may become restricted eating areas for students.

6. Complaints about the quality of food and service are to be filed with the cafeteria manager and not with the personnel hired to

serve food.

7. Students eating on the patio are expected to clean up any food or drink that is spilled on the table to the best of their ability. All

trash is to be placed in a trash can before leaving the area.

8. Students must avoid spills or other damage to the bench vents in the back of the cafeteria as well as to the microwave available

for student use. Any damage to school property will be repaired by the district and billed to the appropriate students,

in addition

to other possible disciplinary consequences for vandalism.

9. Students who engage in inappropriate behaviors off-campus during lunch (shoplifting, jaywalking, etc.), may suffer

consequences at school, including revocation of off-campus privilege.

Food & Nutrition Services link: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2808

DISTRICT BUS RULES

The following rules developed by the CCSD Transportation Department are enforced to ensure the safety of all students who ride buses

to and from school:

1. Always follow the bus driver or assistant’s instructions.

2. Respect the driver/assistant and other bus passengers.

3. Sit quickly and quietly in assigned seat. Remain seated facing forward in your assigned seat while the bus is moving. The aisle

is not to be blocked at any time.

4. Middle School and High School students are required to show student ID card to bus driver upon request. Coaches and

sponsors are accountable for identification of students on field trips and athletic trips.

5. No eating, drinking or spitting inside the bus.

6. Do not throw anything off the bus or have any part of you outside the bus.

7. Talk in normal tones; loud, rude, vulgar or obscene language is prohibited.

8. Cell phone usage limited to texting, video games, or listening to music (with earbuds).

9. State law and/or District policy prohibits the following items on school buses: Alcohol/drugs/tobacco, Glass items, Legally

prohibited substances, Weapons or facsimiles Explosives, Fireworks (including smoke and stink bombs), Animals (including

insects or reptiles), Other dangerous objects

10. All items carried by students (i.e., band instruments, athletic equipment, backpacks, etc.) must be under their control at all

times and must be carried in the lap, or properly secured in a vacant seat or under the seat. Instruments cannot occupy needed

seating space or be placed in the driver’s compartment, aisle, or in the step well.

11. Skateboards, scooters, and roller blades are not allowed on the school bus.

12. Students are permitted to ride only in their assigned bus. Exceptions (for emergencies only) must be requested in writing by the

student’s parent/guardian and be approved by a school administrator preferably on the approved "Permission to Ride" form.

13. Keep the bus clean and free of damage.

If a verbal reminder does not correct a student’s misbehavior, the bus driver will complete a “Misconduct Report” to communicate with

the school and home. District procedures require the administrator or designee to take appropriate disciplinary action depending on the

seriousness of the incident. Action may range from assigned seating to a 5-day transportation suspension. If a student receives three (3)

“Misconduct Reports,” a 5-day suspension of bus privileges is automatic. Transportation Department phone number: 720-554-4647

DISCIPLINARY SERVICES

Students are assigned a Dean of Students who will handle discipline or attendance problems. We expect students to share in the

responsibility for maintaining a safe, orderly and clean place to learn. Deans are available to provide support to and intervention with

students who have specific complaints about behavior problems with other students. Cherokee Trail High School personnel will make

reasonable attempts to inform parents of a violation of school rules. A parent conference will be necessary for readmission following an

out-of-school suspension, depending upon each individual situation and/or the discretion of the dean. Parents may request a conference

with their student’s dean at any time by calling the dean’s office.

Please take time to review district and school policies in detail and contact your dean with any questions.

Full policies can be reviewed at https://go.boarddocs.com/co/chcr/Board.nsf/Public

DRESS CODE

The matter of dress is individual, but some standards of dress are necessary to promote an appropriate learning environment and

provide for safety. Dress that endangers the student while she/he is participating in classroom activities will not be permitted.

Furthermore, students should remember that for reasons of sanitation, health and safety (state law), shoes must be worn at all times.

Dress may not be such that interferes with the teaching/learning activities or disrupts the climate of the school.

Certain patterns of dress may inadvertently jeopardize the safety and welfare of all students and staff. Articles of clothing deemed to be

revealing, profane, or which may denote gang involvement and/or racial/ethnic/sexual intimidation are prohibited. Since our primary

concern is to provide and maintain a positive climate where education can flourish, this policy is subject to

modific

ations, additions, or

deletions at any time during the school year. The Cherokee Trail High School administration strives to keep the lines of

communication open among the student body, deans, administration, faculty/staff and community with regard to dress or other issues

that impact school climate.

Not Allowed

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Hoodies over the head.

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Exposure of genitals, buttocks, and breasts.

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Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments.

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Dress that exhibits or promotes controlled substances (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs).

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Clothing that is revealing or profane or which denotes gang involvement or racial/ethnic/sexual intimidation.

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Confederate flags (stars and bars).

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Accessories that could be used as weapons (spikes, chains, etc.).

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Clothing that promotes any activity prohibited by the student code of conduct.

Students who violate the dress code shall be required to change into appropriate clothing or make arrangements to have appropriate

clothing brought to school immediately. Repeated failure to comply with the dress code shall result in disciplinary consequences and

be considered in violation of Policy JKD-l-E Grounds for Suspension, Expulsion or Denial of Admission Item #1 - Continued willful

disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority.

Note: While hats are allowed, they must NOT inhibit the staff’s ability to conduct class equitably and predictably. It is the

right of staff members to ask students to remove hats and other headgear if they interfere with teaching/learning activities,

such as tests/quizzes. Religious exemptions apply.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Electronic Communication Devices

“Electronic communication devices” includes cell phones, beepers, walkie-talkies, smart watches and any other telecommunications

device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor

(e.g., computers, I-Pads, other tablet devices, smart phones, electronic entertainment devices like electronic games, mp3 players, etc.).

Because technology and ways of using technology are constantly evolving, every unacceptable use of ECDs cannot be specifically

described in policy. Therefore, examples of unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Subverting an internet site that is otherwise blocked to students at school.

2. Sending an email, text message or other communication that harasses, intimidates, threatens, bully, or discriminates against

another individual.

3. Using a camera device at school or a school-sponsored event to take, send, download or upload unwanted, harassing,

threatening, or embarrassing photos, audio or text of anyone.

4. Possessing a device that contains pornographic, obscene or other sexually oriented materials, either as pictures or writings

that are intended to stimulate erotic feelings or appeal to prurient interests in nudity, sex or

excretion.

5. Possessing a device that harasses, threatens, demeans, or promotes violence or hatred against another person or group of

persons in violation of the district’s nondiscrimination policies.

6. Possessing a device that uses inappropriate or profane language likely to be offensive to others in the school community.

7. Using such devices for any form of “cyber-bullying,” or other unwanted or unsolicited electronic communications or other

communications that otherwise cause a disruption to the learning

environment.

8. Use of devices with cameras in locations where such operation may violate the safety or privacy rights of another person.

9. Using such devices to engage in scholastic dishonesty.

10. Using such devices to save personal or non-school related files to a district-owned computer.

11. Use for personal profit, financial gain, advertising, commercial transaction or political purposes.

12. Use of devices in a manner that disrupt the learning environment or academic areas.

Students may possess an ECD on campus, on school vehicles, and at school-sponsored events/activities. Possession of an ECD by a

student is considered a privilege, which may be forfeited by any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy, or otherwise

engages in misuse of the device that violates school rules, board policy or law. Violation of this policy and/or use that violates any

other district policy may result in disciplinary measures and confiscation of the electronic communication device. The district shall

not be responsible for the security and safekeeping of these items and is not financially responsible for any loss, theft or

destruction of electronic communication devices brought to school by a student or confiscated by a school employee for

violation of this policy governing the acceptable use of such devices. Any damage to the equipment is the responsibility of the

individual.

CCSD School Board Policies JICJ, JIC, JIH, JK

HALLWAY POLICIES

The hallways in the academic area need to be quiet and orderly during class hours to enhance the learning environment. Therefore,

students may not be in the academic hallways more than 5 minutes after the beginning of class and 5 minutes before the end of class.

Certain exceptions apply.

1. Students’ behavior and language are to be acceptable and compatible with the desired learning environment. Students must have

a hall pass while in the hallways during an academic period.

2. Romantic and physical demonstration of affection such as kissing, hugging, etc., are not acceptable hallway behavior.

3. Sitting or standing in the hallways in a way that blocks traffic flow and interferes with academic pursuits in classrooms will not

be tolerated.

4. Food is to be consumed in the cafeteria only. Food and drink are prohibited in all hallways and classrooms. Only

unopened food and drink may be stored in a student’s locker and taken to the cafeteria to be eaten.

5. Writing or placing stickers on or inside lockers, walls, etc. may result in disciplinary action and/or fines.

6. Designated “nooks” should only be used by students engaged in academic pursuits. No food or drink (except water) may be

consumed in these areas.

HEALTH SERVICES

The clinic is located on the lower level next to the SAS department and bookkeeping. A registered nurse is available to help students

with their health concerns during regular school hours. Assistance with general health problems, acute illness, and first aid are some of

the services offered. Parents of a student with health concerns are encouraged to consult with the nurse. Infectious/communicable

illnesses should be reported to the clinic immediately at 720-886-1996.

Medical Emergencies and Student Injuries

In the event of a medical emergency, parental instructions on the on-line emergency form will be followed. It is very important,

therefore, to have completed the on-line emergency form with a correct telephone number. If the emergency form is not completed, or

no one on the emergency form can be contacted, all decisions as to treatment, destination, hospitals, etc. will be made by the attending

emergency personnel on site. If contact numbers change during the school year, please update parent forms and emergency contact

information on PowerSchool as soon as possible.

Illness at school and dismissal from classes

A registered nurse is on duty during the school day. Services relating to general health issues, acute illness, and emergency first aid are

available to all students. Students who become ill during the school day should report to the nurse, not to the attendance office. The

nurse will evaluate the nature of the issue and assist in contacting parents/guardians for possible transportation home. Only those

people (over age 18) whom parents have designated may take a student home from school. Parents should ensure reliable people are

listed in PowerSchool. Ill students may not be transported by another student (except a sibling). The nurse will also notify the

Attendance Office to excuse classes missed. If students do not follow this procedure and go home due to illness, their absence will be

considered unexcused.

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If a student leaves a class to come to the clinic, a pass from the teacher must accompany the student.

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This pass will be signed and stamped by the nurse and will act as the student’s pass back into class.

Medication at school

High school students have the privilege of administering their own medication, or they may choose to have their parents fill out

permission forms for the nurse to administer it to them. We encourage students to carry their own SINGLE DOSES of medication at

Cherokee Trail High School. This allows students to treat headaches, cold symptoms, cramps, allergies, etc. as symptoms arise. All

medication in the student’s possession must be in the original manufacturer’s bottle (for over-the-counter medications), or

n the

original pharmacy container labeled with the student’s name, name of medication, dosage, time to be administered, and the physician’s

name. Students may bring a (1) one-day supply with them each day.

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Over the counter medications

OTC medication from the clinic may be given up to 5 times during the school year by the nurse with a signed permission

form. These forms are available in the registration packet and anytime in the clinic. If over-the-counter medication is needed

more than five times in a school year, the clinic will require orders from the student’s provider (with prescriptive authority),

and it will be the parent’s responsibility to obtain these orders.

OTC medications NOT be available in the

clinic

: Tums or other

antacids

, Pepto Bismol (contains

salicylate),

Cough

Drops

Combination cold medications, or anything containing pseudoephedrine

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Prescription Medications

A permission form must be completed and signed by the parent (and physician if a prescription is required) before the school

nurse may administer medication to a student. No stock prescription medication is available. All medication must be brought

from home in its original labeled container. Prescription medication should be counted at home and the nurse notified that

it is

coming to school with the student. The medication will be counted so quantity can be verified. At the end of the school year

the unused prescription medications must be picked up by parents/guardians. Prescription medications cannot be sent home

with students. If medications are not picked up, the State of Colorado requires they be disposed of according to guidelines.

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Controlled Substances

Please be aware that controlled substances present a high risk of being used illegally and are under the jurisdiction of the

Federal Drug Enforcement Agency. Some examples of common controlled medications include Ritalin, Dexedrine,

tranquilizers or muscle relaxants, Phenobarbital, and any pain medication containing opioids such as codeine.

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Homeopathic/Herbal Medications…

…are treated as a prescription medicine, requiring physician and parent authorization, and may require permission from the

Cherry Creek Schools Medical Advisory Board, and are only to be administered by the school nurse. Authorization must be in

place before homeopathic medications can be administered. Because these medications are unregulated

substances and can be taken outside of school hours, students are not permitted to carry homeopathic medications.

Under no circumstances should students share their medications with other students. Students who distribute medication will

be held accountable under School Board Policy JICH-R, which includes the possibility of expulsion.

MANDATORY STUDENT ID CARDS

A student's Cherokee Trail High School ID card authorizes a student to be on campus. Students are required to wear their CTHS

ID card from 7:30am-3:30 pm, while on school grounds. ID cards must be displayed on the front of their person, above the waist,

and in clear line of sight when on campus, i.e. on a breakaway lanyard or clipped to the front of a shirt. ID cards may not be in the

back of phones, in pockets, in wallets, or clipped to bags. The front and back of the ID Card must remain plan and free of stickers,

markings, other photos. It is crucial that staff is able to identify everyone on campus. Identification of staff and students is a safety

issue and cannot be compromised. A student not displaying an ID card will be subject to school consequences. Students misusing their

ID card will be subject to school consequences and lose the privilege of attending activities/events.

Student ID cards are required for:

• authorization to be on campus during the school day

• admission to school dances and activity events

• admission to home sporting events

• free admission to home athletic events with $30.00 activity fee paid (excludes state competitions)

• student admission price at “away” athletic events

• boarding a school bus

• checking out books from the media center or resource centers and equipment such as cameras and student devices

• obtaining school parking permits

• obtaining a work permit

• paying for fees and fines in the bookkeeping office

• purchasing lunches from your lunch account

Lost, stolen, altered, damaged and defaced ID cards must be replaced immediately. There will be a replacement charge for lost ID

cards; incorrect cards will be replaced for free. Replacement cards may be obtained in the library. The lanyard and ID display system

must meet the criteria above. Students are responsible for the purchasing of their own lanyard or ID display system.

LOCKERS

Lockers at Cherokee Trail High School are the property of the Cherry Creek School District and are made available for student use

during the school year. This student privilege carries an additional responsibility of keeping the locker clean and maintained. Cherokee

Trail cannot assume any responsibility for lost or stolen items; students bring valuable items to school at their own risk.

Cherokee Trail reserves the right to search lockers as necessary for the safety of the student body and the enforcement of school rules.

Juniors and seniors may be required to share lockers. Additional information regarding sharing lockers will be provided at check-in.

Fines will be assessed for any damage to the lockers.

LOST AND FOUND

Please leave all found items and attempt to find all lost items in the UPPER SECURITY OFFICE. Lost and found items are held for a

month. After a month, all items will be donated to charity.

PARENT DROP OFF OF MATERIALS/FOOD

Food delivery and student drop off is located at the main entrance (upper). There is a table available to leave items for student

retrieval.

PARKING PASSES AND FEES

Students wishing to park on campus for the school year must purchase a parking permit. The fee is $50 for the entire school year.

Beginning second semester, the fee is $25. Daily parking permits will be sold for $2 per day. All parking permits are available in the

LOWER SECURITY OFFICE. Students wishing to purchase permits must complete the appropriate paperwork on our website (see

link below). All policies regarding parking must be followed if a student has a parking permit (see Closed Campus policies). Cars

without permits are illegally parked and are subject to a student fine. Parking fines are $25 per ticket. Once a fourth ticket is issued,

a boot will be placed on the car, and there will be a $50 removal fee. Click Here to apply for a Student Parking Pass.

Vehicles Driven to School by Students

Students will be eligible to purchase a parking permit. Parking permits will not be issued until all fines have been paid or

cleared.

Each

vehicle parked on Cherokee Trail property must have a parking permit visibly displayed. Driving a car or a motorcycle to school

is a privilege that can be revoked if the student fails to operate his/her vehicle “safely” and in accordance with state law and school law.

The Aurora Police Department will issue citations for careless and reckless driving, speeding, and parking in handicap or fire zones.

The parking lots are off limits to loitering. Additionally, students must follow Colorado Law (SB-036/April 2005) pertaining to

drivers under 21 including:

1. No passengers under age 21 until the driver holds a valid driver’s license for at least six months (siblings and passengers with

medical emergencies excepted).

2. No more than one passenger under age 21 until the driver holds a valid driver’s license for at least one year (siblings and

passengers with medical emergencies excepted).

3. No more than one passenger in the front seat of a vehicle driven by a person under 17, and the number of passengers in the back

seat must not exceed the number of seat belts. All passengers must wear seat belts.

Vehicles Parked on School Property

1. The privilege of parking on school property is extended in exchange for granting consent to the school administration to

search the vehicle without warning when the administration has reason to believe that the general welfare or safety of students

is threatened by items contained in the vehicle. In order to park a vehicle on school property, consent must also be given to

seize items that are dangerous or potentially dangerous in order to maintain the common good.

2. Loitering in the parking lots or socializing in vehicles during school hours is not permitted.

3. The school is not responsible for loss or damage that may occur in the school parking lot. The Cherokee Trail parking permit

only allows the student to park on campus.

4. Students must park in the lower parking lot or, with special permit only, in the upper lot by the mobiles, and may never park

in any areas designated as Faculty Parking, Visitor Parking, Bus Drop-off Lanes, or Fire Lanes. Students requiring a

“Handicapped” parking space should make arrangements through the local DMV office.

5. Student vehicles must be parked between the white/yellow lines on the parking lots.

6. Students should become familiar with their designated parking lots and spaces.

7. Speeding, careless, reckless driving, playing loud music or other traffic violations may result in immediate loss of

driving/parking privileges. These violators may also be referred to legal authorities.

8. Vehicles may not be left overnight on campus.

9. Parking permits remain the property of Cherokee Trail High School and are nontransferable.

10. Parking permits must be returned upon checking out or withdrawing from Cherokee Trail High School.

11. Parking privileges may be revoked for academic or disciplinary reasons.

12. School buses have the right of way. You must yield to all school buses in the parking lot.

File:

JQ-1 CCSD Board Policy

Note: Parking fee refunds must be requested from CTHS Security within 30 days of purchase. No refund will be given after 30 days.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (House Bill 03-136)

Cherokee Trail High School adheres to House Bill 03-136 in all matters related to the Pledge of Allegiance.

Students or staff members

who choose not to recite the pledge will remain respectful and quiet during the pledge.

SAFE2TELL

Safe2Tell Colorado Phone Number: 877-542-7233 Website: Safe2Tell.org

The Cherry Creek School District provides an opportunity for students, parents and members of the community to provide information

regarding illegal or inappropriate activity that is occurring at Cherokee Trail High School or involves one of our students. Safe2Tell

Colorado gives you a safe, anonymous way to help someone who is struggling or hurting. Learn what to look for, what to listen for,

and what to report. Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or community. As with all

disciplinary investigations at Cherokee Trail, the rights of the accused will be upheld. Law enforcement, school staff and response

teams complete disposition reports on the outcomes of each tip received.

SNOW DAYS AND STORM / EMERGENCY SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Should inclement weather or emergency situations result in the closing of district schools or in an adjustment to school start or

dismissal times, the information will be posted on the district web site, recorded on our hotlines and conveyed to radio and TV stations

for broadcasting.

Web Site

Any weather-related schedule changes will be posted to a link on the district’s web site http://www.cherrycreekschools.org by

5:00 a.m. You may want to bookmark this address for easy access.

Telephone Hotlines

Weather-related schedule decisions will be made by geographic area. Look for your school and call the hotline number listed for that

area. Cherokee Trail is located in the South/East Area 720-554-4703. Information for each hotline will be updated by 5:00 a.m. daily.

Television Channels: 2-WB2, 4-KCNC, 7-KMGH, 9-KUSA, 31-FOX

FM Radio: KJMN-92.l, KBCO-97.3, KYGO-98.5, KKHK-99.5, KOSI-l0l.l, KXKL-105.l

AM Radio: KHOW-630, KTLK-760, KOA-850

School Closure

When early morning weather and road conditions or other emergency situations are deemed hazardous, the district will announce

closure of school through the media previously listed.

▪

All activities scheduled in district facilities are cancelled.

▪

In-district sports events and team practices are postponed.

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If a league event is scheduled out of the district, the host district determines whether it is postponed.

Delayed Start

When early morning conditions are not deemed serious enough to close school but likely to cause delays with bus stop pickup times

and school start times, school opening may be delayed. This information will be available on the district web site , area hot lines, and

local TV and radio stations as soon as possible. Delayed Start schedules will be as follows:

▪

High Schools: Bus pickup and school starting times will be delayed 1 ½ hours (90 minutes)

▪

Endeavor: Delayed 1 hour (60 minutes)

▪

I-Team: Delayed ½ hour (60 minutes)

▪

Vocational: Delayed 1-½ hours (90 minutes)

▪

Expulsion: Normal Schedule

▪

Facility shuttles are cancelled

Early Dismissal

If serious storm conditions or other emergency situations develop during the day, the district will monitor the situation and advise

affected schools and the transportation department, as soon as possible, of a decision to dismiss school early.

Late Dismissal

In the case of dangerous weather warnings, for safety reasons, a school may hold students past their dismissal time.

School Closure

In the event of a snow day or a cancellation, the next school day will resume as the next scheduled block day. All students will report

to their first class as scheduled. Important: Parents are encouraged to formulate plans for their child(ren) in the event of an

emergency. Arrangements should be made for their child(ren) to go to a neighbor’s house or have access to their home and directions

for contacting a parent. In no case will a child be released to a person without proper identification and clearance from the school

office.

VISITOR POLICY

Only adult visitors may be on campus during the school day. Visitors must check in with security, show proper identification and

indicate the reason for being at school. Visitors must wear a nametag at all times. Out of town guests, friends of students, relatives,

best friends, etc., cannot visit between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Any unauthorized visitors will be escorted by security to

the Security Office where they will fill out a trespassing notification form and could be issued a trespassing ticket by the School

Resource Officer. While school is in session, alumni may visit the school during school hours but need to schedule appointments with

the staff to visit classrooms or offices and must follow established visitor check in procedures.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Plagiarism (the theft of another’s ideas) and other forms of cheating will, in all cases, result in failure of the specific assignment and

could lead to failure of the course. Teachers will report incidents of plagiarism and cheating via PowerSchool. As appropriate, deans

may be notified for disciplinary action, especially for repeated or serious infractions.

BOOKKEEPING OFFICE AND FINES

Bookkeeping Phone Number: 720-886-1934

• The Cherokee Trail High School bookkeeping office is open for payments and deposits during the posted hours. The

Bookkeeping Office will close daily from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

• The bookkeeping office does not make change or cash checks for students.

• A processing fee will be charged on all returned checks. NSF (non-sufficient funds) checks must be redeemed in cash or

paid via credit card.

• Student ID cards must be presented at the bookkeeping office when paying for sports, parking permits, fines,

etc.

• VISA, Discover and MasterCard are accepted and will incur a 3.61% processing fee.

Fines are issued by staff members and do not originate in the bookkeeping office. Questions about fines should be directed to the staff

member who issued the fine or the department coordinator.

COUNSELING Counseling Phone Number: 720-886-1980

The mission of CTHS counselors is to prepare all students to be college/career ready by planning a meaningful course of study,

assisting students to achieve academically, and helping them grow and develop as lifelong learners. All student appointments with CT

counselors should be scheduled through ScheduleOnce. Please schedule with your assigned counselor based on your last name or GT

designation. If you are a parent/guardian, please call 720-886-1980 to schedule an appointment.

COURSE LOAD

1. All students will be enrolled in an Advisory class on Wednesdays.

2. All freshmen must carry a minimum of seven classes per semester with at least four of those classes in the core curriculum

areas of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

3. All sophomores and juniors must carry a minimum of six classes per semester, including English/Language Arts,

Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

4. All seniors must carry a minimum of six classes first semester and five classes second semester, including four core subject

areas or three AP/IB courses per year (exceptions require extenuating circumstances, and parent and administrative consent).

5. Students may take eight classes with the permission of their counselor.

CREDITS EARNED OUTSIDE OF THE CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT

A maximum of two (2) credits earned outside the Cherry Creek School District can be applied toward graduation. This includes

correspondence credit and/or summer school credit earned in another school district. Students wishing to earn credits outside the

Cherry Creek School District must have these requests pre-approved by the student’s counselor. This policy does NOT apply to transfer

students or to students whose class has already graduated. Additional questions should be directed to the counseling department.

PLATO

A maximum of two (2) credits earned through PLATO credit recovery can be applied toward graduation. PLATO Computer Academy

is an online computer program that allows students an opportunity to recover credit in a class that the student has previously failed. As

this credit retrieval opportunity is a privilege, it is important that students use their time in PLATO efficiently or they may be dropped

from the program. Students will earn an “S” for Satisfactory or “US” for Unsatisfactory. PLATO courses are not NCAA approved.

CTHS has limited spots available in this program and offers only certain classes. This policy does NOT apply to transfer students or to

students whose class has already graduated. Additional questions should be directed to the counseling department.

FINAL EXAMS

Final exams are given at the end of each semester in December and in May. Students will have an exam for each of their classes and

are expected to be in their classroom for the entire exam period. The final exam schedule is included on the calendar on page six of this

handbook and will be posted on the CTHS website. Per CTHS policy, early final exams are not approved. Please submit finals

extension requests to your student’s counselor.

GRADES

A = 90 - 100 = Excellent S = Satisfactory/Pass

B = 80 - 89 = Above Average U = Unsatisfactory

C = 70 - 79 = Average I = Incomplete

D = 60 - 69 = Below Average, but Passing WP = Withdraw Pass

F = below 60 = Failing; No Credit WF = Withdraw Fail

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

1. The Registrar’s Office will use the following points to compute the Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA): A = 4 points, B = 3, C = 2, D = l, F = 0.

•

Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA): A = 5 points, B = 4, C = 3, D = 1, F = 0.

2. Incomplete grades may be given at the discretion of the teacher. However, if the incomplete grade is not removed within nine

weeks, the grade will become an F and be calculated in the GPA.

3. A grade of U (Unsatisfactory) will be calculated as an F on the transcript.

4. A student who transfers with a Pass/Fail course in progress will be allowed to continue on a Pass/Fail basis. If the student earns

an S, the grade will not be calculated in the GPA. If the student concludes the Pass/Fail course with an F, the F will negatively

impact the GPA.

GRADE RECORDING

1. A grade for each course carried must be recorded in the student’s cumulative record and permanent record and may not be

removed or changed without consent of the teacher involved.

2. Students will be permitted to repeat a course to improve their grades. However, students may not receive credit for the same

course twice (ex. If a student repeats a course and earns a higher or lower grade the second time, only the second attempt

counts toward credits attained).

GRADE UPDATES

Cherokee Trail High School uses the PowerSchool database program. Parents and students have web-based access to their student’s

grades, attendance, and assignments via a secure password. Parents may be interested in a PowerSchool option that can be set up to

have a grade update emailed to the parent(s) on a weekly basis. Grades will be updated weekly. Late work will be updated as time

permits in the teacher’s schedule.

GRADE WEIGHTING

Official transcripts reflect weighted and unweighted grade point averages. Weighted grades are given in those courses designated as

Honors or Advanced, Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-International Baccalaureate Diploma (Pre-IB Diploma), or International

Baccalaureate (IB). The difference between weighted and unweighted grades in terms of grade point value is as follows:

The Principal’s Honor Roll is based on weighted/unweighted grades. Please refer to the Program of Study located on the

website for a complete listing of weighted and unweighted courses.

Unweighted Grade Points Weighted Grade Points

A = 4 grade points A = 5 grade points

B = 3 grade points B = 4 grade points

C = 2 grade points C = 3 grade points

D = 1 grade

point

D = 1 grade

point

= 0 grade points

GRADUATION

To participate in the Cherokee Trail High School graduation ceremony students must:

1. Complete all graduation requirements.

2. Attend the spring graduation meeting with a parent or guardian.

3. Attend the required graduation practices.

4. Clear all fees/fines.

If a senior does not complete all graduation requirements prior to the May graduation, a summer commencement will be available. Any

junior who is considering early graduation must confer with his/her counselor to start a multi-step formalized process.

Attendance, grades, and behavior can be reviewed at any time by our deans to determine if students have earned privileges such as

attending any school dance, sporting event, theatrical performance, or any school sponsored activity. Seniors are put on notice that poor

attendance, poor grades, and/or poor behavior can adversely affect participation in all senior activities which include, but are not

limited to, prom, sporting events (home or away), exit assembly, Senior Celebration Day, and Graduation.

GRADUATION DISTINCTIONS

Students have multiple opportunities to earn distinctions for graduation. Only regalia associated with distinctions earned at

Cherokee Trail may be worn during the graduation ceremony. Students who meet the requirements for International

Baccalaureate, AP Capstone and/or National Honor Society will earn a stole that can be worn at the graduation ceremony. Students

who meet the requirements for AP Scholar and/or Valedictorian will earn a medallion that can be worn at the graduation ceremony.

Students who meet the requirements for the Business Distinction, Performing/Visual Arts Distinction, STEM Distinction, AVID,

Nationally Recognized Interest Honor Society and/or who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will earn a cord that can be worn at

the graduation ceremony. For additional information on graduation distinctions, please contact the Activities Office.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In pursuit of its mission to ensure that all students reach their learning potential, the Board of Education of the Cherry

eek School

District recognizes that high school shall be generally considered as a four-year course of study. Therefore, graduation requirements are

based on units of credit earned in grades nine through twelve. A unit of credit is defined as the amount of credit given for the successful

completion of a course which meets the required hours of instruction as defined in state law.

To graduate and receive a CTHS diploma, students must attend CTHS their last full semester prior to graduation and carry a minimum

of five classes, four of which should be in the core academic areas or three of which are AP/IB courses.

Graduation Math and Reading/Writing/Communication Competency Requirements (From Board of Education policy IKF)

Beginning with the graduating class of 2022 in addition to the 22 required credits, every student must demonstrate college and career

preparedness in both Mathematics and Reading/Writing/Communication to earn a high school diploma. The Cherry Creek School

District offers a menu of options for students to demonstrate their learning and preparation. This menu of options can be accessed via

https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/

Graduation Course Credit Requirements (From Board of Education Policy IKF)

Subject

Required Credits

Notes

English

4.0

Mathematics

3.0

Science

3.0

Social Studies

3.0

Including 1.0 credit in US History & 0.5 in US Government

Physical Education (Wellness & Fitness) *

2.0

Including 0.5 credit in Health

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Ed

1.5

Minimum Total Required Credits

16.5

Minimum Total Elective Credits

5.5

MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS

22.0

* Students who have completed a season of athletics through the CCSD may be granted one waiver of 0.5 of the required 2 units of

physical education. This waiver does not reduce the total number of units required for graduation. The athletic waiver form is

available in the counseling office. All

student

s must still complete the 0.5 credit in Health.

All students will be expected to enroll in a minimum of four academic core units or three AP/IB courses per year.

Making Satisfactory Progress Toward Graduation

All high school students in the Cherry Creek School District are required to earn a minimum of 22 credits and meet competencies to

graduate. As

shown

in the

Cherokee Trail High School 4-Year Plan in the Academic Program of Study, students must earn a certain

number of credits each year to remain on track for graduation in four years. CTHS monitors student progress toward the following

credit attainment: 6.0 credits earned by the start of 10

grade, 12.0 credits earned by the start of 11

grade, 17.0 credits earned by the

start of 12

grade

HOMEWORK

CCSD Board Policy IKE states, “It is recognized that all learning cannot be accomplished within the limited amount of time allotted

for classroom instruction. Therefore, homework is routinely assigned to students in the Cherry Creek Schools.”

Homework is an important part of high school courses. Teachers assign homework for various reasons including reinforcing classroom

lessons, checking for understanding of material presented in class, internalizing key concepts with practice and

petition, providing

opportunities for creativity, learning self-reliance and independent work skills, developing positive habits in planning for and meeting

deadlines, and preparing for proficiency exams. With Cherokee Trail’s alternating block schedule, students are encouraged to

complete homework on the night it is assigned.

Homework is due at the beginning of the class period following the class when it was assigned. Policies regarding the acceptance of

late homework are determined by each department and are communicated to students at the beginning of each school year.

HONOR ROLL/ACADEMIC LETTER

Principal’s Honor Roll

Students receive this award for earning a 3.5 or higher GPA for the semester. Weighted/Unweighted grades are used to calculate

these honors.

Academic Letter

Students receive this award for earning a 4.0 or higher cumulative GPA after two semesters, 3.85 or higher cumulative GPA after four

semesters, and 3.7 or higher cumulative GPA after six semesters. Weighted/Unweighted grades are used to calculate these honors.

LIBRARY & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

The mission of the Cherokee Trail High School library is to provide students & staff with the resources and training they need to excel

academically and grow intellectually. The Library & Technology Center is an attractive research and academic area located on the second

floor near the grand staircase. Large windows offer stunning views of Aurora Reservoir, Legacy Stadium and the surrounding hills.

The library staff expects each student to respect the academic atmosphere in the library by working quietly, respecting the seating

arrangements, and by following all school rules. All food (including candy) and drink (with the exception of water bottles with lids) are

prohibited in the library.

Smartphones, iPods/MP3 players and personal laptops are acceptable if used individually and appropriately. Please note that these

items must be used silently and individually.

Library Phone Number: 720-886-1986

Hours: 7:30-4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Library website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/10223

Student Resources and Services

• Inviting atmosphere for individual and small group study, including comfortable seating

• Study room for group work available for checkout

• Sections including: Non-fiction, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Manga, Comics, Reference, Biography

• Current Periodicals/Newspapers

• Desktop computers with most school programs for academic use

• Laptops, headphones, and other technological resources available at Tech Help Desk

• Printer and copy machine (free for academic use)

• Color printer (.50/page)

• A/V Production equipment including paper cutters, die-cuts, laminator

Borrowing procedures

ID cards should be presented for all transactions. No checkouts are allowed if a student is blocked for a fine or missing materials.

Materials should be returned on or before the due date or renewed for another checkout period.

Borrowing durations

• Reference materials—Overnight

• Non-fiction—1 month

• Fiction—1 month

• Magazines—1 week

Payment is required for lost or damaged materials. The library staff is always available during business hours for assistance in locating

resources and answering questions. Student suggestions for library improvements and requests for materials are

always

welcome.

MAKE-UP WORK

Assignments are frequently made ahead of time so that when students are absent from school, even for several days, they can keep up

with work satisfactorily until they return. In case of a short absence, students can usually call responsible classmates to

et their

homework assignments. With a block schedule, students are encouraged to see their teachers for make-up work on the day they

return, whether the missed class(es) meet that day or not.

Make-up work should be submitted within a period of time no longer than the time missed from school. For example, if a student

has an excused/unexcused absence from a Monday class and learns of the assignment in class on Wednesday, the make-up work is due

at the beginning of the next class session, in this case, a Friday. Students or parents can request make-up work for emergency or

planned and approved absences of two days or longer by emailing their teachers. Teacher’s email addresses can be obtained through

PowerSchool at https://my.cherrycreekschools.org. A minimum of two days is required for teachers to gather all assignments. It is

recommended that students do everything possible to avoid missing school for extended periods of time.

For absences

Even though students are given the opportunity to make up work missed by an absence, it is impossible for them to regain the full

benefit of the regular class; therefore, absences should occur only when necessary. Students who plan to be absent for school-

sponsored events, scheduled medical appointments or college visitations must make prior arrangements with their teachers for make-up

work. If students are absent because of illness or another reason, it is the student’s responsibility to check with each teacher

upon return to determine the work needed to be done as make-up and to arrange specific dates for any tests that were missed.

Work that had previously been assigned and is due must be turned in upon the student’s return. As stated above, it is expected that

make-up work be completed within a period no longer than the time missed from school.

ONLINE CLASSES

CCSD offers selected classes online via Cherry Creek Elevation. Students may opt to be a full-time student through Cherokee Trail

and request to take one or two classes at Cherry Creek Elevation. Students may also opt to be full time students at Cherry Creek

Elevation and take one or two courses at Cherokee Trail High School. Part time enrollment at Elevation or Cherokee Trail High

School is limited and will be granted based on availability, scheduling and a first-come, first-serve basis. Students interested in part-

time enrollment at Elevation should contact their counselor for additional information.

Students taking courses at Cherry Creek Elevation must take responsibility for their own learning. In any online education program, the

student must be a

self

-directed learner, have internal motivation to manage his or her own learning and have a basic grasp of Internet

navigation skills.

RANK IN CLASS

Class ranking will appear on transcripts for students in the classes of 2023-2025. Class rank is based on semester grades from both

weighted and unweighted classes. Beginning in 2026, class rank will not appear on transcripts.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be available electronically at the close of each semester with letter grades used to indicate the quality of level of

academic achievement. Report cards also note a summary of attendance and tardies.

SCHEDULE CORRECTIONS

Students are expected to make their course selections during the registration window in the spring semester of each school

year. These course selections represent decisions that are made collaboratively with the student, teachers, the student’s

counselor, and the student’s parents. Based upon these requests, faculty members are employed, sections are created,

textbooks are purchased, and rooms are allocated. The schedules students receive in August reflect these requests and are

set for the entire school year.

Students may meet with their counselor to address the following error-corrections during the first two days of school:

• Student does not have the prerequisite to take a scheduled class

• Student has already passed the class and it is not a repeatable class

• Level changes (requires a fully completed Level Change Form. See below for procedure)

• Error in the schedule (Missing a core class or short the required number of classes for grade level)

• Additional class to meet college requirements/graduation requirements.

•

Requests that will NOT be considered:

• Elective changes

• Teacher changes

• Periods off/lunch preferences

• Changes to accommodate parent/student work schedules

ALL SCHEDULE ERRORS MUST BE ADDRESSED IN PERSON BY THE STUDENT DURING THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF

SCHOOL. EMAIL REQUESTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Withdraw Pass-Withdraw Fail

If there is a need to drop a class during the first four weeks of the semester, a WP/WF form will be required. A WP/WF is

noted on the permanent transcript and the following procedure must be followed:

• When a student, despite his/her own significant efforts is unable to continue satisfactorily in a class, the student’s teacher may

initiate a WP/WF request on the student’s behalf. The process is completed upon final approval of the Department

Coordinator, student’s parent, and counselor.

• A grade of WP/WF will be entered on the student’s transcript as an indication of work attempted. WP/WF will not be

calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average.

Drop F

After the fourth week of the semester, a student requesting to drop a class will receive an F on their transcript. The student

must obtain a Drop with an F form from their teacher. A permanent grade of F will be recorded on the transcript and

negatively impacts the student’s GPA. If the drop makes the student short the required number of courses, he/she will not be

allowed to drop the class. Drop with an F form must be approved by the department coordinator and must also be signed by

the student’s teacher, parent, and counselor.

Level changes

A level change is appropriate only if it is determined that the student is either above or below the current class’s academic

level. The decision to change levels is made by the teacher, parent, and the student. As students were allowed to select their

core classes in the spring, any student who wishes to level change down must remain in the class for four weeks before a level

change will be considered; additionally, the student must take the first unit test. Students who wish to level change up may

initiate the level change process immediately.

If a level change is appropriate, the procedure below should be followed:

• The student must first discuss the level change with their teacher. If the teacher is in agreement with the change, they will then

send the student to the department coordinator.

• If the department coordinator is also in agreement with the level change, they will provide the student access to the electronic

Level Change Form. Once the form is submitted, the parent must email the department coordinator affirming their approval of

the change.

• Before the level change process may begin, the student must have completed all homework, assignments, and tests to the best

of his/her ability, and must have sought assistance from the teacher.

• Level changes may be made up through the end of the first 9 weeks of the semester.

• The letter grade at the time of the level change accompanies the student to the new class.

• Level changes are only for core classes (i.e.- chemistry honors to chemistry)

2nd semester corrections

Scheduling errors can be addressed in person by the student during the first two days of the semester following the scheduling policy

outlined above.

Important note about ALL schedule corrections

Students are responsible for attendance and grades in the originally scheduled class until the change is confirmed in

PowerSchool. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm any schedule changes with their counselor before attending the new

class.

Schedule Adjustment Timelines

ADJUSTMENT TYPE

TIMELINE

Schedule repairs (ex: Algebra 1 instead of Algebra 2)

First two days of semester

Withdraw Pass (WP) or Withdraw Fail (WF) window

Between week 2 and week 4 of semester

Drop F window

Beginning of week 5

Level change to higher-level course

Within first 9 weeks of semester

Level change to lower-level course

Weeks 5-9

TECHNOLOGY

CTHS offers vast, diverse and unique technology resources to both students and teachers. Our goal in providing this service is to

promote educational excellence in our school. All students will have access to current computer technology to facilitate productivity,

resource sharing, innovation and communication.

The computers are provided for staff and students to conduct educational business and communicate with others in relation to

school/department work. Access is a privilege, not a right. Students who wish to take advantage of the opportunities at Cherokee Trail

must agree to abide by the school and district policies for electronic resources and equipment use.

Computer Guidelines:

Abusers of computing privilege will be subject to disciplinary action by the school and possible legal actions by the appropriate law

enforcement authorities. Loss of computing privileges may result. In addition, the school may require restitution for any equipment or

services lost through abuse or misuse. The school reserves the right to examine all computer accounts and files.

• Access to electronic resources and the Internet is governed through the CCSD Acceptable Use Agreement and Electronic Mail

policy. All staff and students who use the internet and/or e-mail must have a signed agreement on file. Students must have

their agreement signed by a parent and participate in training.

• Work on computers is to be for academic purposes only during the school day.

• Copyright law requires that a license be owned by the school or district for each software program on each school computer.

• Only software which is legally owned by the school should be installed on building computers. Personal software cannot be

installed on school computers without violation of copyright law.

• Submitting, publishing or displaying on any computer any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually

oriented, threatening, racially offensive or illegal material is prohibited.

• Students must have the permission and supervision of a staff member during use of school equipment and resources.

• Security systems exist to ensure that the computers and systems are functional to all users. User responsibility is the only

ultimate safeguard against misuse. However, when misuse is discovered, disciplinary measures will be taken against the

offender. Misuse includes, but is not limited to:

o Accessing or attempting to access computer files, computer systems, or networks without authorization, using

unauthorized passwords, subverting or attempting to subvert the restrictions associated with the District’s and/or

the school’s computer systems

o Damaging, modifying, altering, destroying, or copying

files

o Modifying or attempting to modify computer resources

o Crashing or attempting to crash the system

o Intentionally abusing and/or damaging equipment

o Violating confidentiality, copyrights, or license agreements

o Intentionally wasting computer resources

o Attempting to bypass the system security or to use non-standard means to perform a standard function

o Use of illegally copied software and/or loading software to a computer without permission

o Copying, renaming, changing, examining, or deleting files belonging to someone else without the owner’s

permission

o Tampering with computers, network drives, peripherals, or any other associated equipment

o Copying or accessing the file of another user for the purpose of copying the contents and representing the contents

as his/her own work as this as interpreted as plagiarism.

o Downloading software from the Internet or other resources onto school machines

District-Supplied Computers for Students

Every student in the Cherry Creek School District will be issued a laptop for completing classwork this year. Students are responsible

for having their laptop at school on a daily basis.

Parents will be given the following information to agree to upon receiving the laptop during student check-in:

The computer and/or other device assigned to you are the property of Cherry Creek Schools. The parent or legal guardian of the enrolled

student must accept the terms and conditions listed below to participate:

Terms and Conditions

• This device is the sole property of Cherry Creek School District.

• Students may use this device during the school year while enrolled at CCSD. Cherry Creek Schools reserves the right to

terminate use, remotely disable and or retain possession if any part of this agreement is violated.

• Upon termination of the student enrollment, the Parent/Guardian shall return the device and power adapter as instructed in the

same condition as delivered or be liable to for the full value of the laptop or for any required repairs.

• Devices shall be returned to the student’s home school or at: 5416 South Riviera Way, Centennial, CO 80015.

• Any software application provided shall be subject to, and used in accordance with, the license and/or use agreement that

accompanies that software application.

• All usage of the device shall be subject to Cherry Creek School District Information Systems Guidelines, Cherry Creek Board

Policies, JS, JIC, JICJ and the Cherry Creek School District “Student Conduct and Discipline, Rights and Responsibilities”.

• The Parent/Guardian is solely responsible for ensuring that the software settings, default configurations, and administrative

privileges are maintained at the original specified settings and will be liable for any resulting damage to the device.

• The Parent/Guardian is solely responsible for keeping User IDs and passwords confidential to prevent unauthorized usage.

• The device is to be used for the education of the student while enrolled at Cherry Creek School District.

• The device does not contain internet filtering restrictions that limits access to the internet. In addition, the Parent/Guardian

agrees to monitor and ensure that students do not misuse the device by visiting inappropriate websites that are not in alignment

with the student’s curriculum, education or training.

• The Parent/Guardian is responsible for requesting maintenance and repair of the device while in his or her possession.

Requests for maintenance and repair should be directed to the Cherry Creek School District Help Desk by emailing

studentdevsu[email protected]g

• Each device possesses a minimal warranty that covers manufacturer defects. This coverage does NOT include negligence or

abuse (i.e., water damage, impact damage, etc.) All repair costs deemed to be a result of negligence or abuse will be the

responsibility of the Parent/Guardian up to a maximum replacement value of $360 for a laptop and $90.00 for a HotSpot.

• The Parent/Guardian agrees to report a loss or damage that may occur to the device within 24 hours of the occurrence to the Help

Desk at studentdevsupport@cherrycreekschools.org.

• The Parent/Guardian is solely liable for any loss or damage that occurs to the device.

Student Use of Personal Laptop

All CTHS students have access to the wireless network at school with their personally owned device. For this policy a laptop is defined

as an electronic communication device capable of internet access. This may include iPod touch, iPad, e-readers and cell phones.

Permission to use laptops as an instructional area will be at the sole discretion of the supervising adult or classroom teacher. Safeguarding

personal electronic devices and/or laptops is the sole responsibility of the user. When testing, teachers and staff may require students

to use the district-issued laptops for testing. Personal devices will not be managed or repaired in any form by Cherokee Trail teachers

or staff.

Technology Support Sites

Cherokee Trail High School’s web site PowerSchool

http://cherokeetrail.cherrycreekschools.org https://my.cherrycreekschools.org

PowerSchool is our district student information system. Students and parents can obtain up-to-date information on attendance and

academic progress through this system. Password and login information will be printed on the student’s schedule.

Helpful abbreviations in PowerSchool: L (Late), M (Missing), EX (Exempt),  (Collected), -- (Assignment not entered; exempt)

Schoology is CCSD’s interactive educational portal for teachers and students. Class and coursework information can be obtained from

participating teachers at the link on the CTHS home page.

CreekM@il: https://my.cherrycreekschools.org CreekMail is the district’s email system. This is the recommended email system

allowed at school. Abuse of this privilege will result in termination of access.

Google Apps for Education: https://drive.google.com/a/cherrycreekschools.org

Google Apps for CCSD provides a suite of collaborative applications exclusively for schools. Applications include a word processor,

spreadsheet, presentation tool and site builder.

Naviance: https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=cherokeetrail

Used by our counseling department to help students with a plan for life after high school. Naviance is a comprehensive college and

career planning tool for families.

TESTING CENTER

The Testing Center is available to students to make up exams or do exam retakes. It is located in the back of the Library. In addition,

there are opportunities for students to use the Testing Center for quiet study on a space available basis. Students may not be excused

from another class to take a test in the testing center. The Testing Center is open daily from 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Students will be

required to show a photo ID to take a test. There are no cell phones, iPods, or any electronic devices allowed in the Testing Center.

Any cell phone use or visibility of a cell phone in the Testing Center may result in a “Zero” on the student’s exam.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are issued to students and are the responsibility of the student. Students must have a valid CTHS ID in order to check out

textbooks. It is suggested that students make a note of their book numbers upon receiving them in order to ensure that the book in their

possession is the correct one. Textbooks are checked out by semester and year. Textbooks are due the day the class concludes. Chosen

readings are books, such as novels, that a teacher has assigned to the student’s class. Due dates for chosen readings will be set up

by the

teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to return all books in a timely manner. Supplementary materials missing from assigned

textbooks at check-in will be charged to the student. If a textbook is not checked in after the third notice, a replacement fee will be

assessed

. Replacement fees are paid at the bookkeeper’s office. Textbooks should be returned to the assigning teacher for

check

-in at

the time

the

last final is taken in each class.

TRANSCRIPTS and TRANSFER CREDITS

Post-Graduate Office: 720-886-1981 Counseling Office: 720-886-1980

Forms for requesting transcripts to be sent to colleges and universities are available from the Counseling Office. Unofficial Transcripts

are made available at no charge. Students may request three Official Transcripts free of charge; subsequent transcripts may be

requested for $5 per transcript. Transcripts are considered official documents that cannot be altered and must reflect the course work

attempted by each student. Transcripts cannot be handed to students or parents.

Students who transfer to Cherokee Trail High School from inside or outside the district will have their transcript evaluated by their

counselor. Although CTHS will accept all credits coming from another accredited district/school, the specific category in which these

credits are applied is up to the discretion of the counselor. Honors credit (weighted grades) will only be given if Cherokee Trail offers

the same honors class within our curriculum.

Students who wish to take course work for credit outside of the Cherry Creek School District must first meet with their

Counselor/Administrator to gain approval.

Transcripts of students who have entered Cherokee Trail High School from home school or any non-accredited school or

International/Foreign school, may receive credit toward graduation but letter grades will not be awarded. Transcripts will reflect

an S (Satisfactory/Pass) or F (Fail) grade. Class rank and GPA will be established based on course work from accredited schools only.

High school courses taken by middle school students, whether taken in CCSD or out of district, will not be placed on the transcript

without a grade and will not be calculated into the student’s GPA unless the student enrolls in CCSD and matriculates into a CCSD

High School. The comment on the transcript will include “course taken in middle school.” No grade will be recorded on the transcript.

The incoming transcript will be stored in the student’s school cumulative records file.

VALEDICTORIAN

The student(s) with the highest unweighted grade point average will be designated valedictorian(s). Grade point average will be

determined at the end of the 4th quarter of the student’s senior year. Valedictorians will not be named for the class of 2026 and

beyond.

Additional eligibility requirements

• A minimum of 24 credits earned. While amassing 24 or more credits, students must be graded using the Cherokee Trail High

School A through F grading system.

• Completion of a minimum of four credits in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses, or any

combination of AP and IB coursework (i.e. the courses are identified in the Cherokee Trail High School Program of Study as

AP or IB and upon completion, result in a certified external examination). The AP and/or IB full-year courses counting toward

valedictorian status must be graded using the Cherokee Trail High School A through F grading system.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

When a student needs to withdraw from school, the student and parent must initiate this process by contacting the Registrar in the

Records Office at 720-886-1930. Please allow at least one to two hours for withdrawing a student because the student will need to go to

every class for a withdrawal grade. All textbooks, materials, athletic equipment, and student ID will need to be turned in.

ATHLETICS

Athletics Phone Number: 720-886-1920

Interscholastic athletics for boys and girls have an important place in the modern secondary school and are a vital part of the overall

educational program. Athletic participation has value to the participants, the student body, and our community.

Special Note to Students and Parents: Your son or daughter may excel at one sport or activity but is encouraged to participate in

several. It is the Cherry Creek School District philosophy to encourage our students to participate in a variety of activities/athletics and

not limit themselves in their potential growth through experiences. Specialization is not encouraged at our high schools, though it may

occur through the student’s choice.

It is a violation of the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) rules for a high school coach to coerce or attempt in any

way to influence a student, who would otherwise go out for another sport, or participate in an activity in his/her sport after his/her high

school sport season is completed. Students should not be made to believe that summer camps and off season work in one coach’s sport

is the only way to make their varsity team. On occasion, activity and athletic participation does conflict in their respective times and

dates. Our staff members are encouraged to resolve any conflict of this nature without penalty to the participant.

Athletic Eligibility

The Cherry Creek District High Schools: Cherokee Trail, Cherry Creek, Eaglecrest, Grandview, Overland and Smoky Hill, being

members of CHSAA, support the concept, Constitution and Bylaws of this organization as it pertains to high school activities and

athletic policies. All athletic teams and activities groups are governed by CHSAA and Cherry Creek Schools Interscholastic Athletic

Handbook.

No athlete will be permitted to try-out, practice or compete on any athletic team until he/she has completed the Athletic Registration

online, $90 participation fee per sport and a current physical form signed by a doctor. The website is:

https://cherokeetrailhs.rschoolteams.com/

The online registration includes the following forms:

• Physical Examination/Insurance

• Emergency Information

• Athletic Registration

• Transportation Consent

• Participation and Conduct

• Concussion Agreement

• Attendance and Study Hall Agreement

2021-2022 Athletic Fees for High Schools

1. A $90.00 athletic fee will be charged for each sport in which the athlete participates. There is no family maximum.

2. The $90.00 athletic fee for all participating athletes for each sport must be collected PRIOR to participation in

any sport.

3. Athletes who have a financial hardship may apply for a waiver of this fee by submitting a written request to the Athletic

Director at their school. At each district high school, the Athletic Director will present alternatives to the fee schedule

after reviewing the individual circumstances. Finances should not prevent a student from participating in the athletic

program.

4. Refund Policy—A full refund will be made to the athlete who is cut or leaves the sport and submits a refund request

form to the Athletics office.

General Eligibility Rules

Eligibility standards are consistent for all schools that belong to CHSAA. Boys and girls participating in athletics should make

themselves familiar with General Eligibility Standards and protect their school eligibility. To be eligible to

rep

resent Cherokee Trail

High School in any interscholastic activity, you must:

Be considered by your Principal a representative of your school’s standards of conduct and sportsmanship and be an

undergraduate of your high school.

Have not changed schools (transferred) after the beginning of the school year unless there is an accompanying change of

residence by the parents or legal guardian.

Have not turned 19 before August ~ and will not have played more than four seasons in any sport during his/her high

school career.

During the period of participation, the student must be enrolled in courses which offer, in aggregate, a minimum of 2½

Carnegie units per semester. You must not be failing at the time of participation more than the equivalent of a ½

unit (Carnegie) of credit. In most cases, this means that you may not be failing more than one course. Note: A W/F

(Withdraw Failing) and an I (Incomplete) both count as a failure toward eligibility.

Returning students must be eligible in accordance with above #2 at the close of the previous semester.

Every athlete at Cherokee Trail High School will have his/her academic performance monitored on a weekly basis

during his/her sport season.

Summer School—Summer school courses taken after the close of the second semester may be used to replace any

Carnegie units failed. Credits made up through summer school must be in the same curricular area, be accepted to meet

graduation

requirement

s of classes previously failed and be recorded on the student’s transcript. A class in an area

required for graduation may be taken to replace Carnegie units failed in an elective class.

All foreign exchange students need to check in with the Athletic Director before going out for a sport.

At Cherokee Trail, all student athletes and activities participants are required to enroll in a minimum of five classes. To

be eligible for competition or participation, students cannot be failing more than one class. Student athletes and activities

participant

s who are failing more than one class are ineligible to compete or participate. Academic eligibility is

determined on a week-by-week basis with eligibility being determined on Friday morning for the next week running

Sunday to Sunday.

10.

Attendance will be monitored directly through the Athletic/Activities Office. In addition, whether excused or unexcused

a student athlete or activities participant must be in attendance at least 50% of the school day to participate or compete

that day. (Real world situations will be taken into consideration by the Athletic Office.

*This includes a very general list of eligibility requirements, if you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Director. Coaches

and activities sponsors may have academic and behavioral expectations above and beyond those of Cherokee Trail High School and

CHSAA. In the case that academic and behavioral expectations are set by a coach or activities sponsor that are above CHSAA

expectations, athletic and activities eligibility will be determined by those set standards.

Class Attendance

As with all students at Cherokee Trail High School, athletes are expected to establish regular and punctual patterns of attendance.

Student athletes must be in attendance for at least one-half of their daily classes in order to compete or practice that day, unless advance

approval for the absence is on file in the Attendance Office.

We will check attendance for all student athletes on a weekly basis. Any athlete who has an unexcused absence can receive

“athletic” consequences determined by their coach. Should unexcused absences continue, the coach has the option of removing the

athlete from his/her team. All attendance issues will be addressed through the Dean’s Office.

Seasonal Sports

Cherokee Trail High School offers a full range of athletic programs. Interscholastic competition is available in the following sports for

the 2022-2023 school year.

Fall Sports:

Volleyball

Cross Country

Football

Boys Tennis

Softball

Boys Soccer

Cheers/Poms

Unified Cheer

Field Hockey* Girls Gymnastics* Boys Golf

Winter Sports:

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Cheers/Poms

Unified Cheer

Girls Swimming

Ice Hockey*

Unified Basketball

Boys Wrestling

Girls Wrestling

Unified Poms

Spring Sports:

Baseball

Girls Golf

Boys Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse

Girls Track

Boys Track

Girls Soccer

Girls Tennis

Boys Swimming

Unified Track

Boys Volleyball

* Co-op with another high school

Athletic Letters

Athletic letters will be awarded in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Cherry Creek School District. See the

activities/athletics handbook on the CCSD website.

Facility Use

Students are only allowed in the athletic areas (gyms, weight room, pool, wrestling room, dance room, training room and locker rooms)

when a teacher or coach is present. Team locker rooms are to be used only when a student is involved in a sport and must be cleaned

out at the end of the season. Students must provide their own locks for these lockers.

Fundamentals of Good Sportsmanship

1. Know and understand the rules of the contest.

2. Show respect for the officials, including accepting their decisions.

3. Show respect for opponents at all times.

4. Recognize and appreciate the skills of all students participating in the contest.

5. Maintain self-control at all times.

6. Show a positive attitude in cheering.

Perhaps the most common type of inappropriate behavior shown by fans is trying to intimidate or embarrass the opposing team.

Unfortunately, college and professional game crowds lead the way in this area. In high school athletics, however, any means by which

spectat

ors make fun of or disrupt the other team or officials has no place in the arena. The coaches and/or players get fouls called on

them for spectators’ inappropriate actions.

In the event of inappropriate behavior, the fans will receive a warning by the school administration or the officials responsible for the

game. Continued inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary action.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Discriminatory remarks, sexual harassment and/or inflammatory remarks or signs will result in swift

and appropriate disciplinary action.

ACTIVITIES Activities Phone Number: 720-886-1940

Activity Fee

The optional $30.00 activity fee will be charged to each student per the fee schedule approved by the Board of Education. This allows

students to attend all home athletic events at no cost, and away CCSD athletic events and some school activities at a discounted cost

(excluding playoff competitions).

Activities and Clubs

Cherokee Trail High School will provide a wide range of clubs and activities to supplement the academic program. A complete

list/description of clubs and activities is available in the Activities and Main Offices. Additional club dues may apply.

Any group of students wishing to organize a club may do so by completing the following:

1. Develop a plan addressing goals, group activities, plans for recruiting members and a statement that highlights how your group

will add value to the school in general.

2. Find a member of the Cherokee Trail High School faculty willing to serve as an advisor.

3. Obtain approval through the Activities Office.

4. Establish a consistent meeting time that allows students the availability to participate.

5. Provide equal opportunity for membership among eligible Cherokee Trail High School students who might wish to participate.

Activities Eligibility

The Cherry Creek District High Schools: Cherokee Trail, Cherry Creek, Eaglecrest, Grandview, Overland and Smoky Hill, being

members of the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), support the concept, Constitution and Bylaws of this

organization as it pertains to high school activities and athletic policies. All activities groups and athletic teams are governed by

CHSAA and the Cherry Creek Schools Interscholastic Athletic Handbook. These eligibility codes will be enforced for all CTHS

activities

Coaches and activities sponsors may have academic and behavioral expectations above and beyond those of Cherokee Trail High School

and CHSAA. In the case that academic and behavioral expectations are set by a coach or activities sponsor that are above CHSAA

expectations, athletic and activities eligibility will be determined by those set standards.

Activity Letter

Cherokee Trail High School offers the opportunity to earn an Activities Letter that can be worn on a letter jacket/sweater through

active participation in certain clubs and activities. Information regarding the Activities Letter may be obtained from the individual

sponsors of clubs/activities approved for lettering. A list of these clubs is available on the Activities website.

Posters

Posters advertising CTHS-sponsored events, meeting dates and times are permitted in the building. All posters must be given an approval

stamp by the

Activities Office.

• Posters for any event are limited in number to four on designated bulletin boards and ten in the upper/lower commons.

• Posters must be posted on the four athletic/activity information boards with staples or thumbtacks.

• Poster content is limited to who, what, when and where.

• Posters should not be taped to painted surfaces.

• All posters must be removed following the advertised event.

STUDENT DISTRIBUTION OF NONCURRICULAR MATERIALS: File: JICEC CCSD Board Policy

CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY

The entire text of any school district policy and/or regulation is available upon request from the main office at the school or from

the

district administration office located at 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO

80111.

Additionally, all district policies may be

accessed via the Cherry Creek School District web site located

: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/cher/Board/nsf/Publicw

District Policy JRC, Student Records/Release of Information on Students, explains the rights and

responsibilities

pursuant to the release

of student records. Copies of this policy are available at the individual schools or at

the

District administration office located at 4700 S.

Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO

80111

NOTIFICATION OF

NONDISCRIMINATION

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or

disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their

operations. Cherokee Trail High School does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of its available programs. The lack of

English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in District activities and programs. The District also does

not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of

the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of

1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated

compliance coordinator, Ms. Kathy Vining, District Compliance Officer, Educational Services Center, 4700 S. Yosemite St.,

Greenwood Village, CO 80111, telephone (720) 554-4471, or directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights,

Region VIII, Federal Office Building North, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.