Dear Students:
Welcome to Harry S Truman High School, home of the Mustangs! In order to address some of the concerns you may have, we are providing you with this handbook. Use the table of contents to find the subjects that you need information about. We have tried to include as many topics as possible. Of course, if you have any further questions you can ask our staff. They will be happy to help you!
Table of Contents
Part 1: The Building
1. Where will my classes be held?
2. What does the layout of the building look like?
Part 2: The Basics
1. Where can I make a phone call?
2. How do I get a Metro Card or replace one?
3. How do I get an ID card?
4. What is a Program Card and how do I replace one?
5. What is a transcript and how do I get one?
6. Where do I eat lunch?
7. How do I know if I am entitled to free or reduced school meals?
8. Where is the library and what are the procedures for visiting it?
9. Do I have a homeroom?
10. Do I meet with my homeroom?
11. What do I wear for physical education class?
12. Who are the Assistant Principals and what do they do?
13. Where is the Lost and Found?
14. Where are the bathrooms and what are the procedures for
using them?
15. What is Open School Night/Open School Afternoon?
Part 3: School Rules
1. Which items are not allowed in school?
2. How can I have my confiscated items returned?
3. Why do I need to show my ID when asked?
4. What will happen if I cut a class?
5. What will happen if I wear headgear to school?
6. What is a principal’s suspension?
7. What are the procedures for a fire drill?
8. What is the Discipline Code?
Part 4: Academics
1. How many classes will I take in the ninth grade?
2. How many credits do I need to have in order to advance to
the tenth grade?
3. What if I do not have enough credits at the end of the ninth grade?
4. How many credits do I need to have earned in order to graduate?
5. What is an elective?
6. Where can I go for extra help in a subject?
7. What are Honors and Advanced Placement Level Courses?
8. What happens if I fail a class?
9. What is a House?
10. What is JROTC?
Part 5: Attendance and Emergencies
1. What do I do if I feel sick during school?
2. What do I do if I have a medical condition that requires medication?
3. What do I do If I am absent from school?
4. What do I do if I am late to class?
5. What if I need to leave school early?
6. What should I do if I move?
7. Why do I need to have an emergency phone number on record?
8. What information do I need in order to attend a field trip?
9. How do I know if the school is closed because of weather problems?
Part 6: Guidance and Personal Issues
1. What do I do if I am being bullied or harassed?
2. Who can I talk to about a personal problem?
3. Where is the Guidance Center?
4. Who is my guidance counselor and where is he or she located?
5. What is the SPARK Program?
6. What is the RAPP Program?
7. What is the procedure for transferring schools?
8. What is the College Office and where is it located?
9. Where do I go for working papers?
Part 7: Getting Involved: Sports/Teams/Clubs
1. What sports are played at Truman and how can I become involved?
2. What is Student Government and how can I get involved?
3. What do I do if I want to join the band or chorus?
4. What clubs does the school offer and how can I become involved?
