COVID-19 Updates for 2021-2022 (as of Aug 31)
- Students should bring a charged computer and their computer charger to school
- We will not provide any computer loaners to students who have a computer checked out in Destiny.
- Students should label their computer and charger with masking tape and their name.
- There will be fees for lost or broken computers.
- All students must wear masks.
- Click HERE to learn how to submit proof of vaccination documentation for students.
- Face masks are required on all IPS buses.
- All IPS Guidelines can be found here
Academic Support. We are committed to providing the following academic support services:
- Teachers available before, during, and after school by appointment
- Daily advisory period in the middle of the school day
- Media Center: 830 am – 400 pm
- Writing center manned by Butler University students, located in the media center
- Butler Writers | Khan Academy | Graspable Math
Academic and Athletic Probation Policy. Students must meet the following minimum expectations to be a student in good standing for athletics and co- and extracurricular events. Eligibility is determined every nine weeks.
- Each student must conform to the eligibility requirements set forth by the Constitution and By-Laws of the IHSAA (Rule 18-1) and IPS Board Policy 2431.
- Students must have received passing grades and earned credit at the end of their last grading period in school in at least 70% of the maximum number of full credit subjects that a student can take
- Students must be currently enrolled in at least 70% of the maximum number of full credit subjects that a student can take.
- At Shortridge, that is passing either 6 of 8 classes, or 5 of 7 classes.
- Finally, students who have been suspended are prohibited from participating for the current and following nine weeks marking periods.
Assessment. We focus on student growth rather than a singular test or project. Based upon the philosophy of highest sustained growth, students should work hard on every task (including those not receiving any “points”). Each major task comes with a rubric for increase student reflection and growth.
Bells. There are 855 and 858 am warning bells. As emerging adults, students are expected to manage their time throughout the day. There also is a 410 pm supervision or out-of-the-building bell.
Cell Phones. Having a phone at school is a privilege. Phones should not impede or limit a child’s academic success. Teachers develop their own cell phone policy, but the school retains the right to confiscate a personal cell phone or other electronic device. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen or abandoned cell phones. The same applies to ear buds. To view our Personal Technology Device Policy in it’s entirety, it can be viewed here in English and here in Spanish.
Chromebooks. Directions on how to login can be found here.
Computers easily are damaged by lack of personal responsibility and carelessness.
All users have the responsibility of complying to a strict, ethical, and legal standard of conduct. Instances of abuse will be subject to administrative review. Abuse or violation of this policy by a student may result in suspension of Internet access privileges. Further disciplinary action for student violations may include but not necessarily be limited to removal from a class or an activity, after-school detention, in-school or out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.
Read the IPS student technology agreement here (Spanish version). A signed version must be on file for a student to receive an IPS device. We will not provide additional computers for any students who have a computer checked out in Destiny.
Credits for Courses Completed Before Students Enter Grade 9. Pursuant to IPS Policy 5461, students in middle school should be encouraged to enroll in high school level courses when possible and appropriate. IPS accepts high school credits earned prior to the 9th grade in the following subjects: Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I, and World Languages. Band is also permissible for high school credit. Middle school students who complete high school level courses that meet state content standards and earn semester grades of C or higher may be eligible to receive high school credit.
Curriculum Choices. After talking with their sophomore counselor and teachers, sophomores select either the Career-Related Programme (CP) or Diploma Programme (DP). Students may change programs up to the first semester of junior year (December). After that, due to the course progression of each programs, programs cannot be switched or changed. As such, it is imperative that students make informed decisions and then work with their teachers for on-track completion. Questions should be directed to IB Coordinators: Ms. Carlson or Ms. Coryell.
Dress Code Basics. Every organization—from the NBA to USPS—has an expectation about dress and decorum. Schools are no different. If someone wanted to take a professional photo, conduct an interview, or offer a scholarship, would your attire encourage or discourage them?
Students should be able to dress and style their hair for school in a manner that expresses their individuality without fear of unnecessary discipline or body shaming.
The follow are prohibited at all times:
- pornographic images
- promotion of threats or illegal and unlawful activities
- hate group affiliation or association
- nudity (self or other)
- gang association
E-mail. Talking in person is the best way to communicate, but sometimes, e-mail is the easiest. Students are encouraged to meet with and/or email their teachers when they are absent or have questions. Student can access IPS email and resources here.
Food. Students are prohibited from ordering outside food and having it delivered to Shortridge during the school day, including during lunch periods. The front office staff and school is not responsible for food that is ordered and not delivered contrary to this policy.
Graduation Requirements. State of Indiana graduation requirements and related information can be found here.
Inclusive Learning Environment. Students shall have the right to be addressed by a name and pronoun corresponding to the gender identity consistently asserted at school. Students are not required to obtain a court ordered name and/or gender change or to change their official records as a prerequisite to being addressed by the name and pronoun that corresponds to their gender identity. More information can be found here.
IndyGo. We encourage families to explore IndyGo as a transportation option. Both Indygo.net and Google Maps will allow you to plan your best trip to/from Shortridge High School: 3401 N. Meridian Street.
IMCPL Resources. A list of IMCPL resources can be found here.
Internet. All IPS computers have a filter that prevents students from accessing inappropriate material. This provides a measure of security; however, we strongly encourage you to speak to your student about appropriate internet usage—this includes what they post and share on social media. Read the IPS student technology agreement here.
Latin Honors Recognition. Latin Honors awards students with summa cum laude (4.0 GPA or higher), magna cum laude (3.8 – 3.9 GPA), and cum laude (3.5 -3.7 GPA) academic distinction.
Library Access. We are an active branch of the Indiana Marion County Public Library (IMCPL) system. A list of IMCPL Resources can be found here. Students who do not already possess a library card will be able to receive one during the first month of school from our media center. As a member of the IMCPL, students can request books from any site and have them delivered to our media center. The following library branches are less than 10 minutes from campus: Central, College, InfoZone.
All library branches are here: https://www.indypl.org/locations
Lockers. Lockers will be provided upon request, but not after September 1, 2021.
Lost & Found. All found valuables should be given to a front office staff member. The lost and found is found in the front office. Shortridge High takes no responsibility for lost or unclaimed goods, which includes cell phones left unattended.
On-Time Arrival. In order to minimize disruptions to school-wide learning, students who arrive to school after 915 am without a parent/medical note or IndyGo pass, will be held in the front office until the end of block 1. Students who miss more than half of the class and/or who do not return to class will be marked unexcused.
Per IPS Policy, to be present for a school day, a student must be present or engaged virtually for least 51% of the school day. For schools that take attendance in multiple periods, this means the student must be present in 51% of the class periods assigned to them for that day.
Students who arrive to school after 1155 am without a parent phone call or medical note, are counted as unexcused for the entire day and will not be granted access to the building.
For students who continually demonstrate a willful pattern of being late or unexcused, especially to block 1 classes, those students’ may lose all first period classes — making on-time graduation more difficult. Schedules will be adjusted to remove period 1 classes, and morning bus transportation will be removed. The school district does not have to provide transportation per an Indiana Supreme Court case (here).
Parking. Student parking is only available at the football lot north of the high school, accessible off of Pennsylvania Street.
PowerSchool. We utilize PowerSchool for attendance and grades. Teacher contact information is also available. Information can be found here on setting up an account or accessing: powerschool.myips.org.
Selling Food. For purposes of this policy “student fund-raising” shall include the solicitation and collection of money by or from students for any purpose and shall include the collection of money in exchange for tickets, papers, or any other goods or services for approved student activities. The Board will permit student fund-raising by students in school, on school property, or at any school-sponsored event only when the profit therefrom is to be used for school purposes or for an activity connected with the schools. Fund-raising by approved school organizations, those whose funds are managed by the Corporation, may be permitted in school by the principal. Such fund-raising off school grounds may be permitted by the Superintendent. IPS Policy 6620.
Social Media. Social media is a powerful tool. It can spur government change and connect us with people and places unknown. It also can spur petty arguments between students. Students should control their privacy settings, turn off or limit notifications, monitor social media usage, and refrain from posting anything they don’t want shared school-wide.
Spirit Wear. Shortridge Spiritwear is available inside the Athletic Directors office (223) during school days and at various athletic events. Online store is coming soon!
Student ID Cards. The replacement cost is $10. That cost is the same for all staff and students.
Student Pick-Up. Due to bus parking and student safety, there is no student 400 pm student pick-up between the school and football field. Families also should not pick-up students on Meridian St or in the middle of 34th Street. Cars can park at Phillips Temple for 400 pick-up only—cars parked during the day could be towed. Phillips Temple is located at 34th and Pennsylvania St (map here).
Student Sign-Out. Students who are 18-years-old or older only can sign themselves out if a parent has called the school to provide authorization.
Tardies. Students who arrive after the bell will not be allowed into class.
Technology. All users have the responsibility of complying to a strict, ethical, and legal standard of conduct. Instances of abuse will be subject to administrative review. Abuse or violation of this policy by a student may result in suspension of Internet access privileges. Further disciplinary action for student violations may include but not necessarily be limited to removal from a class or an activity, after-school detention, in-school or out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.
Textbooks. Students will have access to most textbooks in both print and online. IPS levies a textbook rental fee; in order to ensure textbook equity, all families are provided with a textbook fee mailed to your home address by IPS. If you have not received an application for educational benefits for this school year, please contact the school at 317.226.2810. A new application must be completed each school year.
Transportation. IPS provides student bus service to and from high schools for any student who resides more than 1.5 miles away and within IPS boundaries. Bus stop information is mailed home to all families by the end of July. Families can access Bus Stop information directly in PowerSchool or here. You can track your school bus in real-time through FirstView here
- Afternoon buses depart at approximately 4:05 pm.
- Extracurricular school activity buses (ECA) depart daily at 630 pm
- Students must have an active SHS ID to ride the 630 pm bus
- Depending on the number of students, that route could take more than a hour.
- Riding IndyGo might be the faster and more efficient option.
- Plan that trip via Google Maps.
Bus drivers are not authorized to assign or change bus stops. Bus stop change requests should be directed to Transportation at 317.226.4500. More information can be found here.
Wall Postings. Club and school-related materials may be hung on school walls under the following conditions: obtaining a staff sponsor; having the club or organization name listed; posting on hallway bulletin boards and designated stairwells; posting with masking or painters’ tape only. Only an administrator can grant approval for postings in any restroom. The preferred paper size is 8.5″ x 11″.
Visitors. All visitors are required to enter the building through Door 13 (Meridian St), sign in, and provide official identification. We welcome all parents and guardians to visit their children; however, visitors must be verified as approved contacts in PowerSchool before they enter the building. A visitor’s pass must be worn at all times. Staff are not permitted to allow visitor entrance from any other door than Door 13 (Meridian St.)