{"id":8996,"date":"2021-08-07T14:50:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T18:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.vigoschools.org\/terre-haute-north\/?page_id=8996"},"modified":"2025-08-11T21:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T01:24:10","slug":"studenthandbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.vigoschools.org\/terre-haute-north\/studenthandbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_text_separator title=”Student Handbook” border_width=”3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”vertical” tab_color=”extra-color-gradient-2″][tab icon_family=”none” tab_id=”1746473073942-2″ title=”Welcome” id=”1746473073941-5″][vc_column_text]\n
Welcome to Terre Haute North Vigo High School<\/strong><\/h5>\n

We hope this year will be filled with educational and personal growth and one you will look back upon fondly.\u00a0 The faculty and staff at North, a Four Star and \u2018A\u2019 School are united in their mission to provide all students with the opportunities and tools needed for college and career readiness, and we encourage you to take advantage of the many educational experiences available to you.\u00a0 More course offerings, internship programs, and additional times to schedule classes of interest to you are benefits of the district\u2019s trimester system.\u00a0 Use it to your advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

This handbook, designed especially for students and their families, outlines the school\u2019s expectations and procedures.\u00a0 We strongly encourage you to become involved in both academic and extra-curricular events.\u00a0 Run for a student government office, volunteer to help build the homecoming float, tutor classmates needing additional assistance, go to the play and musical, participate in or attend athletic events, join a club\u2026the possibilities are endless.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of the keys to your success in high school may be found within the walls of the building:\u00a0 teachers and members of the support staff to educate you in the academic areas, counselors and deans to guide you in the directions you choose, and parent and business volunteers to assist you with your career preparation.\u00a0 We believe your success is driven by a three-pronged approach: you, your parents\/guardians, and educators.\u00a0 Your family\u2019s support and interest are also vital.\u00a0 However, the most important ingredient in this recipe for success is you.\u00a0 You alone have the power to make the decisions that will affect the rest of your life.\u00a0 Consider thoughtfully and choose wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n

We believe in you and anticipate and expect that you will be successful.\u00a0 Seek help when you need it.\u00a0 All of the resources at North are here at your disposal.\u00a0 Have a wonderful year!<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Stephen Joseph, Principal<\/span><\/p>\n

SCHOOL FOUNDED:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 September 1971
\nSCHOOL COLORS:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Red, White, & Blue
\nEMBLEM:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Patriot
\nYEARBOOK:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Polaris<\/p>\n

NORTH\u2019S ALMA MATER<\/h4>\n

HERE\u2019S TO NORTH WE\u2019LL E\u2019RE BE FAITHFUL<\/em><\/strong>
\nPATRIOTS PROUD AND TRUE.<\/em><\/strong>
\nSPIRITS HIGH AND FULL OF GLORY<\/em><\/strong>
\nFOR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.<\/em><\/strong>
\nRED STANDS FOR MAJESTY<\/em><\/strong>
\nAND WHITE IS FOR OUR UNITY<\/em><\/strong>
\nTHEN ADD BLUE FOR LOYALTY TO YOU.<\/em><\/strong>
\nHERE\u2019S TO NORTH<\/em><\/strong>
\nWHOSE RICH TRADITION SHINES FOREVER AGES THROUGH.<\/em><\/strong>
\nOUR COLORS PROUD WE NOW SALUTE,<\/em><\/strong>
\nNORTH\u2019S RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SCHOOL SONG<\/h4>\n

GO!\u00a0 YOU NORTH VIGO<\/em><\/strong>
\nFOR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.<\/em><\/strong>
\nWITH OUR COLORS FLYING<\/em><\/strong>
\nWE WILL CHEER YOU AND BE TRUE,<\/em><\/strong>
\nRED, WHITE, BLUE.<\/em><\/strong>
\nGO!\u00a0 YOU NORTH PATRIOTS<\/em><\/strong>
\nFIGHT FOR VICTORY,<\/em><\/strong>
\nSPREAD FAR THE FAME OF OUR FAIR NAME,<\/em><\/strong>
\nGO YOU PATRIOTS, WIN THAT GAME!<\/em><\/strong>
\n(TUNE – GO, YOU, NORTHWESTERN)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]VCSC MISSION STATEMENT:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The Vigo County School Corporation will equip students with life-long learning skills and prepare them to become productive and responsible citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

NORTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:<\/b><\/p>\n

The Terre Haute North Vigo High School community is committed to providing a secure haven for learning.\u00a0 We strive to empower and to challenge all students to become educated, ethical, responsible citizens in a diverse, ever-changing world.<\/span><\/p>\n

VISION STATEMENT:<\/b><\/p>\n

NON SCHOLAE SED VITAE (Not for School but for Life)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Terre Haute North Vigo High School will prepare students to embrace life-long learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our students will be led by a team composed of educators, families, and community leaders.\u00a0 Together we will set high expectations for students in a safe environment that makes success possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our students will be equipped with the knowledge about future possibilities that will allow them to make productive and ethical choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our students will be well informed about opportunities in the community and will understand the importance of taking advantage of them.\u00a0 Before graduating, students will be introduced to service-learning experiences and encouraged to volunteer to benefit their community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Terre Haute North Vigo high School strives to be a positive contributing member of the community by graduating young people prepared to continue their education, to volunteer their time and talents, and to be employed across the diverse landscape of Terre Haute, Vigo County, and the state of Indiana, the United States, and the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Goals<\/b><\/p>\n

Our goals are based on our vision of the future.\u00a0 One of the goals is that the curriculum will be adjusted to continue to meet the changing needs of all students.\u00a0 Secondly, we will try to better serve the physical, emotional, and social needs of our students.\u00a0 We would like parents to be actively involved in the education process.\u00a0 We will encourage the business community at large to assist in the education of our students.\u00a0 Our faculty will explore new methods of instruction and stress hands-on learning activities.\u00a0 Flexible scheduling will be explored to accommodate instructional options.\u00a0 Our Guidance Department will continue to be actively involved in the total educational program of our students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All students, parents, faculty and staff members of Terre Haute North have been asked to serve on various committees to help implement the program.\u00a0 Many community and business people have also been asked to assist.\u00a0 Anyone who would like to join in helping make our school even better should contact the school at 462-4312.<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional Development School<\/b><\/p>\n

In the spring of 1992, North High School became a Professional Development School in cooperation with Indiana State University.\u00a0 The relationship with I.S.U. is a collaborative one in which I.S.U. supports activities and efforts to improve teaching and learning for our school; in the same spirit of professional cooperation, we provide meaningful professional experiences for those considering teaching as a career.<\/span><\/p>\n

School Board of Trustees<\/b><\/p>\n

All schools in Vigo County are governed by policies established by the elected Board of School Trustees.\u00a0 The Board is composed of seven citizens from various fields of experience who contribute many hours of effort in providing effective education for the youth of Vigo County.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accreditation<\/b><\/p>\n

North High School is accredited by AdvanceEd and is also accredited by the State through the requirements of Public Law 221.\u00a0 Thus, North High School is fully accredited and presents a diploma that is recognized by universities throughout the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Action Plan<\/b><\/p>\n

The Action Plan for Terre Haute North High School consists of one target goal and the strategies to attain that goal.\u00a0 The action plan was implemented in the 2023-2024 school year and we will continue working on this goal. All those concerned with the education of our students will be involved in attainment of the goal.\u00a0 The Action Plan Goal includes the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

Cognitive Goal<\/span><\/i> –<\/span><\/i> Target area:\u00a0 Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/p>\n

Target area goal: <\/span> All students will improve reading skills across the curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essence: <\/span> Includes word recognition, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension, and analysis of non-fiction, information, and literary text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Specific areas:<\/span> Outlining, Summarizing, Brainstorming, Paraphrasing, Use of Graphic Organizers, Highlighting, K-W-L,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Predicting\/ Anticipating, Note-taking overview and post-test.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” tab_id=”1746473073988-1″ title=”The School Day and Clock Schedules” id=”1746473073987-10″][vc_column_text]THE SCHOOL DAY<\/b><\/p>\n

The school day begins when students arrive on school property<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/b>Students are not to leave school grounds upon arrival without a permit to leave from an administrator, nurse, or dean.\u00a0 Failure to abide by school rules and regulations will lead to disciplinary action.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clock Schedules<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. and continue until 3:15 p.m.\u00a0 The Main Building is usually opened by 6:30 a.m.\u00a0 Students who report prior to class time can go to the main gymnasium or cafeteria, or to the various offices which open at 7:30 a.m.\u00a0 Students in the building after or before regular school hours are to be under the supervision of a faculty member.<\/span><\/p>\n

The school day is divided into seven (7) class periods, a homeroom (SRT), and a lunch segment<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/b>There is a 5-minute passing period between classes which is sufficient time for students to go to their lockers and arrive at their next class prior to the tardy bell.<\/span><\/p>\n

The time from 8:10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. is reserved for class work and study.\u00a0 Students are not to schedule outside activities that would interfere with the time allotted to class routine.\u00a0 School activities such as plays, dances, parties, etc. are not to be prepared for or performed during the school day except within the context of formal instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Clock Schedules are as follows:<\/b><\/p>\n

FULL DAY Schedule<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n7 Period Regular Class Schedule with SRT Time 5 min passing periods 30 min lunches<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st<\/span><\/td>\n8:10 – 8:55<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2nd<\/span><\/td>\n9:00 – 9:45<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SRT<\/span><\/td>\n9:50 – 10:20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd<\/span><\/td>\n10:25 – 11:10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th<\/span><\/td>\n11:15 – 12:45<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5th<\/span><\/td>\n12:50 – 1:35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6th<\/span><\/td>\n1:40 – 2:25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7th<\/span><\/td>\n2:30 – 3:15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
A – Lunch<\/b><\/td>\nB – Lunch<\/b><\/td>\nC – Lunch<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:15 – 11:45 (Lunch)<\/b><\/td>\n11:15 – 11:40 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n11:15 – 12:10 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:50 – 12:45 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n11:45 – 12:15 (Lunch)<\/b><\/td>\n12:15 – 12:45 (Lunch)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n12:20 – 12:45 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Announcements will take place during SRT<\/span><\/p>\n

TWO-HOUR Delay Clock Schedule<\/b><\/p>\n

There are three lunch periods each day.\u00a0 Lunch periods are designated on student schedules. School announcements are made between 3:10-3:15 pm.\u00a0 Listed below are the designated times for the fourth period lunches and activities for each of the daily schedules.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Two-Hour Delay Schedule:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1st<\/span><\/td>\n10:10 – 10:40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th<\/span><\/td>\n10:45 – 12:15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2nd<\/span><\/td>\n12:20 – 12:50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd<\/span><\/td>\n12:55 – 1:25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5th<\/span><\/td>\n1:30 – 2:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6th<\/span><\/td>\n2:05 – 2:35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7th<\/span><\/td>\n2:40 – 3:15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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A – Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

B – Lunch<\/b><\/td>\nC – Lunch<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:45 – 11:15 (Lunch)<\/b><\/td>\n10:45 – 11:10 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n10:45 – 11:40 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:20 – 12:15 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n11:15 – 11:45 (Lunch)<\/b><\/td>\n11:45 – 12:15\u00a0 (Lunch)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n11:50 – 12:15 (Class)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Announcements will be made between 3:10 – 3:15 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

All students are to remain on campus during their lunch period.\u00a0 They may bring their own lunch or purchase food from the cafeteria.\u00a0 <\/span>STUDENTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM HAVING LUNCH (FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS) BROUGHT TO SCHOOL DURING THE LUNCH PERIODS. <\/b>Halls where classes are in session are closed during the lunch periods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lunchroom and Food Guidelines<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

We have three lunch periods with the vast majority of students eating in our cafeteria.\u00a0 We also have a number of community groups and student groups that use our cafeteria after school.\u00a0 In order to keep our facility as clean as possible, please follow these guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n