Millard North High School

MILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT AND PARENT GUIDE
2009-2010
Millard North High School
1010 South 144 th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
715-1365 (FAX: 715-1336)
Homepage: www.mpsomaha.org/mnhs/
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Brian Begley………………………………………..Principal
Mr. Bill Jelkin ................ …Assistant Principal/Grade 9
Mr. Chad Zimmerman .. .Assistant Principal/Grade 10
Mrs. Susan Marlatt……..Assistant Principal/Grade 11
Mr. Jay Dostal……………..Assistant Principal/Grade 12
Mr. Kelley Hood……………Assistant Principal/Activities
Dr. Keith Lutz, Superintendent
Don Stroh Administration Center
5606 South 147 th Street
Omaha, NE 68137
715-8200
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mr. Mike Pate…..………………………………………President
Mr. Dave Anderson……………………………Vice-President
Mrs. Linda Poole………………………………………Secretary
Mr. Mike Kennedy……………………………………Treasurer
Mr. Brad Burwell………………………………………..Member
Mrs. Julie Kannas……………………………………...Member
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Millard North High School is to
guarantee that each student masters the
academic skills and develops character traits
and intercultural understanding through
challenging, diverse, personalized opportunities
that prepare, engage, and motivate students to
pursue career pathways and contribute
nationally and internationally.
CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................. 2
School History .............................................................. 3
Class Bell Schedule ..................................................... 4
Attendance ................................................................... 5
Credit Denial For Excessive Absences .................. 5
Reporting Absences or Tardies .............................. 5
Parent Request for Dismissal ................................ 6
Planned Absence .................................................... 6
Truancy Policy .......................................................... 6
Mustang Time ......................................................... 6
Tardiness ................................................................. 6
Make-Up Work ........................................................ 7
Grading Guidelines ...................................................... 7
Class Rank .............................................................. 7
GPA .......................................................................... 8
Graduation Requirements ...................................... 8
Diploma Paths ......................................................... 8
Honor Cords/Top 10% Seniors .............................. 8
Academic Letter ...................................................... 8
Withdraw/Transfer .................................................. 8
Guidance Services ....................................................... 9
Counseling Services .................................................. 10
Information Center .................................................... 11
General Guidelines .................................................... 11
Student Activities ....................................................... 13
Eligibility ................................................................ 14
Activity Tickets ...................................................... 15
Student Rules/Guidelines ......................................... 15
Campus Hours ...................................................... 15
Use of Tobacco ..................................................... 16
Use of Alcohol ....................................................... 16
Alcohol/Drug Testing Technology ........................ 16
Public Display of Affection .................................... 16
Cell Phones & Other Electronic Devices .............. 16
Open Campus ....................................................... 17
Dress Code ............................................................ 17
After Schools (Millard North Study Center) ......... 18
Student Parking Guidelines & Security .................... 18
Lunch Regulations ..................................................... 20
2009-2010 Calendar ................................................ 21
District Code of Conduct ........................................... 22
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