EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
A philosophy of education is the foundation on which a school district is built, and upon which the product of the school program is evaluated. The philosophy herein subscribed to by the Board of Education shall be a guide in determining the policies, rules and regulations of the school district.
Recognizing each student as a unique individual, we believe
that education should provide an opportunity for the maximum development of
each individual within the limitations of his or her capacities. Through education, it is possible for the
individual to discover and endeavor to achieve to the limits of his or her
capacities.
We believe that in a democratic society, education must help
the student realize his or her worth as an individual to achieve at the maximum
level of capacity, to create a learning situation in which individual
motivations for learning is the stimulus for achievement, and to promote
through teaching and example the principles of the democratic way of life.
We believe that parents/guardians have definite
responsibilities in education. They need
to have a basic confidence in the school, and they need to impart this
confidence to the students. The
parents/guardians may do this by cooperating to the fullest with the schools,
by encouraging the student to give his or her best efforts to the daily school
responsibilities, and by participating in school activities.
We believe that the student must have responsibilities in
the educational program of the community.
The most important of these is attitude.
The student is obliged to come with an open mind, equipped with all the
necessary materials, ready to fulfill the responsibilities in the learning
process. The basic attitude should be
that the school is an institution of opportunity; staffed with trained
personnel to help the student becomes a contributing member of society.
We believe that the foundation of the district’s educational
program is based on the development of competencies in the basic fundamentals
of reading, oral and written communication and mathematics.
It is, therefore, the responsibility of the
DESIRED
Self-Directed
Learner
Healthy
Self-Esteem
Concern
for Others
Process
Skills; Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making, Accountability, Group
Process
FORWARD
The
Textbooks for grades 7 through 12 will be loaned to students free of charge. Students will be responsible for loss or abnormal damage to textbooks loaned to them on the following basis of usage:
During the 1st year—100%
During the 2nd year—75%
During the 3rd year—50%
Beyond the 3rd year—25%
Students will be assigned lockers. Combination locks are available should you desire to lock your locker. Lock rental of $1.00 will be refunded at year’s end upon return of the lock.
All locker changes MUST be cleared in the office. Keep your locker clean at all times. Defacing or destruction of your locker may
result in loss of locker privileges.
The building will be open to students at 7:45 a.m. and will be closed to students 30 minutes after the end of the school day. Students in the building at any other time must be under the direction of a teacher or coach.
Students are expected to take reasonable care of school
property. Students shall pay for books,
school supplies, school equipment or other school property lost or
damaged. The principal based on the
price of the book or other property lost or damaged shall assess amount owed
the school district.
Any student who carelessly or intentionally defaces or damages
school property shall be required to pay for all damages and may be subject to
additional disciplinary action.
After the notification of parent or guardian, failure to pay
for damages could result in the student being suspended from school. The student may gain re-admission only upon
application to the Board of Education.
According to state law, parents or guardians of juveniles under the age of 18 are responsible for vandalism, loss, or damage caused by their children up to an amount of $2000. In default of payment, the case shall be reported to the proper legal authorities or filed in small claims court.
The office
telephones are for school business. The
office personnel must grant permission to make long distance calls. Parents are reminded that unless it is an
emergency, calls to students will be returned only during class breaks.
Students
are not permitted to run, shove, or make excessive noise in the hall at any
time during the school day. Students are
expected to help maintain a safe and orderly school community.
Breakfast
and lunch will be served daily. Students
(7-12) will pay for their meals in the central office from 7:55-8:20 a.m. and
3:15- 4:00 p.m. Students are not to
charge for their meals, however, if the need arises, permission to charge must
be arranged with the superintendent or principal. If students have charges exceeding $20, they
will not be allowed to eat without payment.
If a student cannot secure funds for meals, arrangements should be made with the office to obtain reduced or free meals.
Breakfast Prices— (Reduced - .60) (Regular - .85) (Adult – 1.00)
Lunch Prices— (Reduced - .80) (Regular – 1.75) (Adult – 1.80)
Extra Prices— (Extra Milk - .25) (Extra Plate – Regular Meal Price)
Students are to remain in the cafeteria during their lunch shift unless given permission to leave by the lunchroom supervisor. Students outside of the cafeteria without a hall pass will be considered out of their assigned area and will be subject to disciplinary action.
Parents and other visitors are welcome at
Cars must be parked in the south parking lot. There will be no unnecessary driving within
the vicinity of the school before or after school except in an emergency. The Principal, covering special
circumstances, may give student permission.
Any student who will drive a car to school at any time must
register the car in the Principal’s office.
Students will come in the building upon arrival at
school. Students are not permitted to
lounge in cars when they arrive at school in the morning.
The bus driver has the right to maintain discipline on his/her bus. The driver has the authority to set students on the bus any place he/she so chooses. Your conduct on the bus reflects on the school. Students must ride the bus to any school activity and must return on the bus. However, the parent may provide to the faculty member in charge of the group a signed note indicating activity and date of such activity. Students may only be released to a parent for transportation home from an activity. If students are to be let off bus enroute from activity, they are to take the following action: provide a note to faculty member in charge of activity, indicating drop-off location. The student prior to leaving for the activity may give this to the faculty member in charge. Students will not be let off bus unless family member is at designated location. The bus will not wait for family member to arrive, but will continue on to school, where student may be picked up.
1. Driver is in charge of the pupils and the bus.
2.
Pupils must obey the driver
promptly.
3.
No food or drink to be consumed on
the bus. (Activity buses are exempt from this rule as long as the students
comply with cleanup procedures of bus driver)
4.
No trash to be discarded on the bus.
(Trash bags will be on each bus for student use)
5.
Classroom conduct is to be observed
by pupils while riding on the bus. Quiet
ordinary conversation is an exception.
6.
No unnecessary noise.
7.
No arms, legs, or heads outside the
bus windows at any time.
8.
Pupils must be seated while the bus
is in motion and must remain seated till the bus has come to a complete
stop. Pupils are to stand clear of the
bus till it has come to a complete stop before boarding.
9.
Pupils must observe the directions
of the driver when leaving the bus.
10.
Pupils must be on time. The bus cannot wait beyond its schedule.
11.
Damage to the bus should be reported
to the driver at once.
12.
The driver has the right to seat
pupils where necessary.
13.
It is the responsibility of the
driver to keep the bus clean.
14.
The Superintendent is invested with
the authority to discontinue the transportation of any student whose conduct
the driver considers to be intolerable.
Any student whose transportation is so suspended shall not be permitted
to ride the bus until satisfactory arrangements have been made between the
parents/guardians and Superintendent.
Field trips to places of educational value will be part of some courses. These trips will be cleared and scheduled with the principal in advance. Names of students participating shall be submitted to the office so a list may be given to all faculty members. Students will conduct themselves on these trips in the same manner as in the classroom. The conduct of students on such trips will be a determining factor in considering future trips. Students are required to have written permission
from their parents before going on a field trip that involves transportation. Field trips will be held to a minimum because of cost factors.
All school personnel such as high school and elementary faculty, secretaries, bus drivers, custodians, and cooks have the authority to help maintain discipline. Any failure of a student to comply with such supervision will be reported to the Principal.
Students will not be allowed to work in the school building
without supervision of a member of the faculty.
Students may not study in unsupervised classrooms.
All students are to wear articles of clothing in their correct manner and dress as neatly as possible. It is hoped that all personnel will recognize the importance of good grooming.
Health regulations and common courtesy require the following: Shoes shall be worn at all times. Students shall not wear halter tops, backless clothing, see through garments, or bare midriffs. Shorts extending to mid thigh are appropriate in length to wear at school. Dresses, skirts, skorts, and dresses with a slit in the side must meet the same standard as shorts to be worn at school. Hats, headbands, head coverings, sunglasses, and bandanas are not allowed. Clothing advertising alcohol, tobacco products, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia is not allowed. “Spaghetti” strap or tank top shirts are not allowed unless worn with appropriate undergarments. Tops that hang excessively low below the neck or underarms, or have open shoulders will be considered tank tops. Tops that do not hang excessively low will be considered appropriate sleeveless tops. Pants should be worn above the hips and without undergarments showing. Teachers of specific courses where health or safety is a factor may require students to adjust hair, clothing, or both according to the needs of the class.
Students may be required to change inappropriate clothing,
or to cover it up. If a student refuses,
he or she will be required to complete the day in ISS.
The administration reserves the right to consider apparel not
listed above as inappropriate if in their opinion it is a material or
substantial disruption to the educational process.
All students are to wear shoes appropriate for Physical Education class that are not shoes worn during the regular school day.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY
Regular
attendance is one of the main responsibilities of the pupil. Communication with the school when your child
is absent is crucial. Parents are
expected to contact the office when the student is not in attendance. When a student is absent for medical reasons,
he or she should present an excuse from the physician upon returning to school.
The
educational benefit for the student is lost when he or she is absent. Teachers cannot teach students who are not
there. Regular attendance is crucial for
students to be successful in the classroom
7 Day Absence Policy
Students having more than seven absences in a class per semester will not receive credit for the class for the semester, and a grade of “NC” will be recorded for that class on the student’s transcript. School-sponsored activities will not be included in the total of the seven days. Students should provide the office with any documentation explaining the absence. This documentation will be important in the event the student should need to appeal for credit.
from a parent/guardian.
In
the case of credit not being awarded by the attendance committee, the parent may
request an appeal hearing with the school board to award credit. The appeal must be in writing and must be
received by the building principal no later than five days after a decision is
made by the attendance committee. This
appeal only applies in the event the committee denies credit.
TRUANCY
Students who are absent from school without the knowledge and consent of their parents/guardians and the administration, or students, who leave school during any session without the consent of the Principal, shall be considered truant. Truancy will be handled according to the student discipline policy.
TARDINESS
A student is considered tardy unless he/she is in his/her room when the last bell rings. Any student arriving at school after it is in session will report to the office and sign in giving time of arrival and reason for being late unless a late bus causes such tardiness.
Upon receiving a fourth tardy in any class period, students will be assigned two days of after school detention. Work or sports practice will not excuse students from serving tardy detention. In the event the student fails to serve, he or she will be required to serve 2 days of ISS.
ILLNESS
If a student becomes ill during the school day, he/she should notify his/her teacher and report to the School Nurse. If, in the opinion of the nurse, the student should be at home, parents/guardians will be notified and the student will be sent home.
PERMISSION TO
No student will be allowed to leave school without permission of the Principal and without signing out through the Principal’s office. Before a student will be granted permission to leave school he/she must first have permission to do so from their parent/guardian.
The following procedure will be used:
Obtain permission to leave school from parent/guardian, obtain permission to leave in the office, then indicate on “sign-out” sheet his/her name, time leaving school, and destination. He/she will “sign-in” with the correct time when he/she returns to school.
Failure to obtain proper permission or to sign-out, the
student will be treated as truant, and will be subject to disciplinary action. Permission will not be granted for students
to leave school in a vehicle or to ride with another student unless a written
permission slip is presented from a parent/guardian.
The Adair Co. R-1 School has a closed lunch period. Students will not be allowed to leave the
building for lunch.
Grades 7 & 8 Retention Policy
Students in grades 7 and 8
must pass 12 of 16 semesters in order to be promoted to the next grade
level. This number represents all
classes, core and non-core. If a student
passes 10 of 14 semesters but fails both semesters of a core class, they will
be required to take it again in summer school in order to be promoted to the
next grade level.
(Class of
2000 and Beyond)
Class standing is based upon the number of units the student has accumulated together with the semesters of attendance and is as follows:
Freshmen –
Currently enrolled in freshmen classes.
Sophomore – At least 7 units of credit and 2 semesters of
attendance.
Junior – At least 14 units of credit and 4 semesters of attendance.
Senior – At least 21 units of credit and 6 semesters of attendance.
.
Graduation Requirements
Language Arts 4 units
Mathematics 3 units
Science 3 units
Social
Studies 3 units
Practical Arts 1 unit
Fine Arts 1 unit
PE/Health 2 units
Electives 7 units
24
units *
Students will be required to complete a semester course in Personal Finance
College
Preparatory Certificate
Language Arts 4 units
Mathematics 4 units
Social Studies 4 units
Science 4 units
Practical Arts 1 unit
Fine Art 1 unit
PE/Health 2 units
Core Electives 2 units
General
Electives 6 units
28 units
In addition to the course requirements, a student shall have a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least a 3.0 in grades 9-12 and meet the state guidelines on the ACT college entrance exam (21 or higher).
BAND AND CHORUS
All vocal and instrumental activities, including band trips, are considered as part of the class. Students enrolled in vocal or instrumental music classes will be expected to participate in all required activities. Failure to participate can result in reduced grade for the class.
MARKING
SYSTEM
A – Excellent, B –
An incomplete grade advises that you have an F in this subject to date, but have not completed all your work.
All incomplete grades received as quarter grades must clear the office two weeks from the date the grade cards are issued or it will become an automatic F. All make-up grades are the responsibility of the student.
Quarter percentages will be averaged to yield the semester grade.
GRADING SCALE
(7-12)
A 96-100
A- 90-95
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F 0-59
HONOR
ROLL
Honor Roll is determined at the end of each quarter for grades 7-12, based on all ½ unit courses per semester. To qualify for the Honor Roll all of the student’s grades must average 3.0 or above and all their grades must be a “C” or above. The student must also be carrying at least seven, ½ units per semester.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS AND SUBJECT OUTCOMES
Copies of course descriptions and subject outcomes will be available for parents at the parent-teacher conference in October. If you cannot attend the conference you may ask to have these mailed to you.
CHANGE
OF CLASS SCHEDULE
Any change of classes must be made during the first two days of the semester. No changes will be made after this time except in circumstances agreed upon by the principal and the teachers involved. Class changes that are made after the allotted time could result in a grade of “F” recorded on the student’s transcript. After the reasons for the changed are considered, the grade will be determined.
STUDENT
COUNCIL
The student council is one of the most responsible of all student organizations. Through the student council, the student body president is elected. The council has charge of suggesting various activities throughout the school year. The student council is not a governing body, but a coordinating group to lead the student body to bigger and better things along the path of better education.
Each class will select two representatives making a total of twelve members. In order to be eligible to become a student council member or a class officer, you cannot have a failing grade in any of your classes for the preceding quarter. The members will present two candidates from within the membership for each of the following offices—President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Reporter. This slate of candidates will be presented to the student body for election of one person for each office. In case of a tie, the election will be referred back to the student council.
SCHOOL
FUNCTIONS
Out of school guests at school dances or functions must have names and addresses registered and approved in the office by noon the day of the dance or function. Only those leaving with permission of the Superintendent, Principal, or Sponsor will be allowed to return to the dance or function. Violation of this rule will be cause for exclusion for the remaining portion of the activity and possible future activities.
RENAISSANCE
PROGRAM
Gold Card Holders Red
Card Holders
3.00 GPA or above 25
percent GPA Improvement
No discipline referrals No
discipline referrals
Meet attendance requirements Meet attendance
requirements
No failing semester grades No failing
semester grades
Participation in at least one
(1)
Extra-curricular activity
National Honor Society
In
order to be eligible for membership in the National Honor Society, a student
must be either a sophomore, junior, or senior, must have been in attendance at
least one semester, and have a cumulative scholastic average of 85%, B, or 3.0
GPA on a 4.0 scale. Candidates are then
evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, and character. The selection of each member shall be by
majority vote of a faculty council.
Once
a student is selected, they will be inducted into the local chapter. Since NHS is a prestigious group, students
are held at a much higher standard of behavior.
Students may be dismissed from the NHS for exhibiting behaviors that are
not consistent with the citizenship expectations of the NHS. Upon receiving a report from a credible
person that an undesirable behavior has occurred, either on or off campus, the
member will receive a written warning from the advisor. The Faculty Council will meet regarding the
issue. The Faculty Council will
determine if there are grounds for dismissal.
Members are entitled to a hearing before the Faculty Council. A majority vote is required for the member to
be dismissed. A member that is dismissed
may appeal the decision to the superintendent.
Once a student is dismissed, they are never eligible for National Honor
Society again.
Internet Use at School
All students will
be provided internet access at school unless otherwise notified by a parent/guardian. Students may lose internet privilege and/or
be held accountable for internet misuse.
This includes hacking, altering programs, attempting to get around
firewalls and filters, or viewing inappropriate sites. Internet use at school is for educational use
only.
Cell Phones at School
Developments in cell phone
technology in recent years have resulted in enhanced communication
opportunities. However, the use of cell
phones in school poses increasing risks of school disruptions, bullying,
criminal activity, and academic dishonesty.
For this reason, cell phones will be checked into the office at the
beginning of the day, and may be picked up at the end of the day.
Students will be allowed to
take their phones on trips and events.
Food at
School
All food items are
to be consumed in the cafeteria. Food
and snack items, including pop, may not be carried into the school
building. Water bottles will be excluded
from this policy during the hot weather months, but may only be carried during
winter months if the student has a documented medical reason from a physician
that it is necessary.
Teachers may
occasionally reward students with a snack or soda, or provide snacks in the
course of a special event. But all
snacks and drinks are to be stored and consumed in that teacher’s
classroom.
Students who are
in possession of food items, snacks, soda, etc. will be referred to the office
for disciplinary action. The items may
be confiscated. Repeat offenders will be
eligible for disciplinary action to include ISS or
Other
Electronic Devices
Cameras and other
electronic imaging devices are not to be used at school except for approved
instances. Approval must be granted by
the sponsor, or the administration.
IPODS, MP3 Players, and other music devices are discouraged. If a student chooses to bring these items,
the school shall not be held responsible for them if they are lost, damaged, or
stolen. They are not to be used in the
hallways, cafeteria. It is up to the
discretion of the classroom teacher to determine if use is appropriate in the
classroom.
PASS Program
Students are expected to turn in all homework assignments
on the day they are due. If a student
fails to complete a homework assignment, they will be required to call their
parent and stay after school for a pass session. The assignment will be completed and turned
in that day for full credit. If a
student fails to complete the assignment while in pass, they may turn the
assignment in the next day for partial credit.
After the second day, the assignment will no longer be accepted.
Students who fail to show up for a pass session will be
reassigned to a second pass session. A
second failure to show will result in the student serving 1 day of ISS.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
RULES
AND GUIDELINES
Expectations:
1. Comply with school policies and regulations.
2. Respect and obey all persons in authority,
which includes all employees of the
3. Be prompt and regular in attendance, equipped with the necessary books, paper and other school supplies.
4. Meet classroom standards of behavior and performance.
5. Maintain appropriate habits of speech, dress and personal cleanliness.
6. Cooperate with pupils who have been granted special responsibilities.
7. Respect the dignity, rights and property of others to avoid any activity, which may endanger the health and safety of others.
8. Assume responsibility for the care of school property.
9. Students are not permitted in the parking area during school hours.
10. Students are not permitted to take any student from class for conversations.
Objectives of any disciplinary action to be used by the appropriate school staff member are:
(1) to achieve remediation and to correct any unacceptable student behavior
(2) to develop the student’s character and power of self control
(3) to interact with the student in ways so that the disciplinary action results in a positive and acceptable behavior change outcome.
Depending on the nature of the unacceptable student behavior, the indicated disciplinary actions or options (not all-inclusive, or necessarily in sequence) include:
1. A conference is held with the student to obtain a commitment, oral or written, for correcting the behavior.
2. The student is moved in the classroom or on the bus.
3. Parents of the student are contacted or a conference with the parents is held to inform them of the situation and obtain their assistance.
4. The student is referred to the Principal for appropriate action.
5. The Principal contacts or holds a conference with the student and his/her parents for the purpose of accomplishing acceptable student behavior.
6. The student’s daily class schedule is changed by the Principal or with the Principal’s approval.
7. A teacher, or the Principal gives the student a detention assignment.
8. The Principal places the student on probation under certain prescribed conditions.
When other remedial and corrective options have not been successful, or suspension is specified or indicated by conduct, the student is suspended from school by the Principal for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) days, or by the Superintendent in cases exceeding ten school days to a maximum of 180 days.
Other Policies
1. School personnel to restrain a student or to protect the student, other students, staff members or school property, may use reasonable physical force.
2. Corporal punishment can be used upon the recommendation of the Principal. The Principal should administer in the presence of a witness.
3. Students will be expected to “right their wrongs” when applicable.
4. Charges for illegal behavior may be filed against the student with governmental authorities having jurisdiction.
5. Student’s expulsion is recommended when all other actions have not been successful or the nature of the behavior violation requires this action.
Self‑discipline is the most effective kind and
students are expected to assume responsibility for their behavior. Self‑respect
and pride in one's school naturally results in good behavior. When a student's
behavior is not acceptable, necessary action will be taken.
According to state law, the teacher or school administrator
shall have the same right as a parent to control or discipline a student during
the time such student is in attendance or in transit to or from school or any
school‑sponsored function.
Misconduct will be dealt with immediately. If detention is
assigned, a student will be given one day's notice so transportation can be
arranged. Transportation and arrangements are the responsibility of the student
and the parent.
Students assigned to ISS (In‑School‑Suspension) will be responsible for all class work. Additional assignments may be required and will make an effort to be related to the undesirable behavior. ISS will be served in the Principal’s office. Students serving ISS will be isolated from other students throughout the school day. All assigned work must be completed before the student will be placed in the regular classroom.
STUDENTS IN ISS OR
STUDENTS WITH
The discipline code set out in this regulation (2610) is
intended to be illustrative but not an exclusive listing of acts of misconduct
and the consequences for each.
Misconduct, which is not specifically listed in this regulation, may be
deemed to warrant discipline up to and including expulsion following provision
of all due process procedures. In addition,
the disciplinary consequence listed for each offense may be increased or
decreased by the administrator or the board of education due to mitigating or
aggravating circumstances.
Copies of this regulation as well as the district’s corporal
punishment policy will be provided to each student at the beginning of each
school year. Copies of these documents
will also be available for public inspection during normal business hours in
the superintendent’s office.
For disciplinary purposes we have divided offenses into
three categories: Common Offenses, Severe Offenses, Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs.
Class disruption, backtalk (not abusive), dress code, hall
conduct, non‑preparation for class, talking out of turn, throwing
objects, possession of nuisance items (water guns, toys, radios, etc.),
inappropriate signs of affection, continued failure to do homework, running in
the halls, failure to follow teacher's directives, bus misconduct.
This list of Common Offenses is not all-inclusive, and other
offenses may be classified as Common Offenses.
Common Offenses are offenses that are to be handled by the
classroom teacher and discipline will be administered by the classroom teacher
and will follow classroom rules. However, if a student is sent to the office
for a Common Offense, the consequences will be as follows.
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
*Any offense, which constitutes a “serious violation of the District’s discipline policy” as, defined in Board policy 2600 will be documented in the student’s discipline record.
Possession of
a cell phone during school hours.
First Offense: 1 day of ISS
Subsequent Offense: 1 day of
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Use of verbal or written obscenity
(disruptive or demeaning conduct) in
class directed at another student. (May be interpreted as sexual harassment)
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Sexual Harassment (See Board Policy 2130)
Use of
verbal, written or symbolic language that is sexually harassing.
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS, 1-180 days of
Physical contact that is sexually
harassing….
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS, 1-180 days of
Public
Display of Affection – Physical contact which is inappropriate for the school
setting.
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS, 1-180 days of
Not in Assigned Area:
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS, 1-180 days of
Truancy – Absence from school
without the knowledge and consent of parent/guardian and/or the school
administration (See Board Policy 2340).
First
Offense: 10 school days suspension from all extra-curricular
activities both as a participant and spectator, after school detention,
Saturday school, or in-school suspension.
Subsequent
Offense: 30 school days suspension from all extra-curricular activities
both as a participant and spectator and after school detention, Saturday school
or in-school suspension.
Note: A student who is truant 3 or more days may
receive a suspension for the same number of days in lieu of the above.
Fighting ‑ Both parties active participants:
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS, 1-180 days of
Defacing property or destroying
property (During or after school)
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Extortion- Threatening or intimidating
any student for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value/Threatening
another student with the promise or intent of bodily or emotional harm.
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Assault– Attempting to cause
injury to another person; intentionally placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent
physical injury (see Board Policy and Regulation 2673).
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Fighting ‑
Both parties active participants:
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Theft
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Failure to serve ISS:
First
offense ISS doubled
Second
offense 1‑3 days
Possession or use of a weapon:
(See Board Policy 2620)
Possession or use of any
instrument or device, other than those defined in 18 U.S.C.921 or 571.010,
RSMO, which is customarily used for attack or defense against another person;
any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury to another person.
First Offense: 1-180
days
Possession or use of firearms as
defined in 18 U.S.C.921 or any instrument or device defined in 571.010, RSMo
(See Board Policy 2620):
First
offense 1-year
suspension, parent and law enforcement officials notified
Second
offense Expulsion, parent and
law enforcement officials will be notified
False Alarms:
Tampering
with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports.
First
Offense: 1-180 days
Frequent
Offense: Recommended expulsion, parent and law enforcement officials
will be notified
Vandalism:
Willful
damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to
the school, staff or students.
First
Offense: 1-180 days
Frequent
Offense: 11-180 days
Arson:
Starting a fire or causing an
explosion with the intention to damage property or buildings.
First
Offense 180
days
Second Offense Expulsion, parent and law enforcement officials will be notified
Students are forbidden to use or have in their possession on
school property or at school functions tobacco, alcohol or any controlled
substance. Students are not allowed to use any tobacco product during school or
at school sponsored activities.
Students are forbidden to attend school or any school
activity under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances. The
following consequences will be enforced:
Possession
of any tobacco substance (see Board Policy 2640).
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Use of tobacco on school property(see Board Policy 2640).
.
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days of ISS or 1-180 days of
Under the influence of alcohol or
drugs (see Board Policy 2640 & 2641):
First
offense 11-180 days
Parent and
law enforcement officials will be notified.
Second
offense Recommended expulsion from
school.
Parent
and law enforcement officials will be notified.
Possession
of alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia.
First
offense 11-180 days
Parent and
law enforcement officials will be notified.
Second
offense Recommended expulsion from
school.
Parent and
law enforcement officials will be notified.
Selling or
distribution of drugs or drug paraphernalia.
First
offense 11‑180 days
Parent and
law enforcement officials will be notified.
Second
offense Recommended expulsion from
school.
Parent and
law enforcement officials will be notified.
IT IS THE INTENT OF THIS POLICY FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN SEVERAL "SEVERE" DISCIPLINE MATTERS TO BE DEALT WITH MORE SEVERELY THAN THOSE THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THEIR FIRST INCIDENT. IF A STUDENT HAS RECEIVED AN IN‑SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR OUT‑OF‑SCHOOL SUSPENSION IN A PREVIOUS "SEVERE" INCIDENT, THEY ARE AUTOMATICALLY HANDLED AS A SUBSEQUENT INFRACTION, EVEN IF THE OFFENSE IS OF A DIFFERENT NATURE.
Bullying and
Harassment
Bullying is the
intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict
physical, emotional, or mental suffering on another individual or group of
individuals (see Board Policy 2655).
Bullying occurs
when a student or group of students:
Communicate with another by any
means including telephone, writing or electronic
communications, with the intention
to intimidate or inflict physical, emotional, or mental
harm.
Students who are
found to have violated this policy will be subject to the following
consequences depending on factors such as age of student(s), degree of harm,
severity of behavior, number of incidences, etc. Consequences range from loss of privileges,
In-School-Suspension, Out-Of School Suspension, Expulsion, and/or notification
to law enforcement.
Cheating
Policy
Cheating
- Dishonesty while completing homework.
Cheating includes sharing answers, plagiarism, or falsifying records or
documents. Students caught cheating are
subject to disciplinary action. Specific
actions will be left up to the classroom teacher.
Automobiles at School
Driving
on school property is a privilege.
Students who drive to school will be expected to register their vehicle
in the office. Students will be expected
to park them properly in the student parking lot when they arrive. Students are not to remain in the car or the
parking lot once it is properly parked. All
student vehicles are to be parked in the south parking lot. Both ends of the parking lot and the driveway
to the Agriculture building are to be kept open so that emergency vehicles may
enter and exit if necessary. Students
who do not follow the parking guidelines or those who drive carelessly or
without due caution so as to endanger persons or property shall be prohibited
from parking on school property.
Student
who are out of their assigned area, whether it is a classroom, the cafeteria,
the library, etc. must have in their possession a hall pass. Students out of class without a hall pass
will be considered out of their assigned area, and shall be disciplined as
such.
All students will be afforded due process as guaranteed by
constitutional provisions. The
Process will be in accordance with state law and with the
provisions outlined in the Board’s policies and regulations on student
suspension and student expulsion.
High School Principal reserves the right to treat any offense individually and may choose to use a substitute consequence for any offense due to unique situations.
The
1.
For the purpose of this policy, a controlled
substance shall include any controlled substance; counterfeit substance or
imitation controlled substance as defined in the Narcotic Drug Act, Section
195.010, RSMo.
2, Any student of the
school district in possession of or under the influence of a controlled
substance without prior notification of the school nurse or respective school
principal or superintendent shall be in violation of this policy. Any student in possession of or under the
influence of alcohol is also in violation of this policy. Any in the student’s possession not
previously cleared by Section 3 below shall be in violation.
3.
The student body shall be informed that the Board of
Education and the school’s staff consider drug and alcohol enforcement to be a
continuing duty. Therefore, all
“over-the-counter” drugs will also need to be cleared with the nurse or
respective principal or superintendent before being taken. Students need to notify daily one of the
above people of the need for medication as long as the medication is taken.
4.
The school administration or teachers shall have the
right to conduct searches that are reasonable in the scope of persons
reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy during or after school
hours, on school property, or at any school event, whether at the school or at
some alternate location.
5.
Any student who, after being given an opportunity to
present his version of the incident, is found by the administration and/or
staff to be in violation of this policy may be suspended from all
extra-curricular activities for a minimum of ninety (90) days regardless of
whether such periods may span semesters or school years.
6.
All controlled substances shall be turned over to the
local law enforcement agency.
7.
Any student violating this policy shall be subject to
suspension, expulsion or other discipline as provided in the District’s
discipline policy.
The drug policies include:
1)
Random Drug/Alcohol Test for Student Athletes
2)
Voluntary Drug Testing Program
3)
Reasonable Suspicion Testing for Drugs/Alcohol
The policies are in effect beginning the 1999/00 school
year. Any patron may review a copy of
the policy in the Central Office.
The
Superintendent
of Schools
Box
B, Highway 149N
660/488-6411
Interested persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary
for Civil Right’s, U.S. Department of Education, 330 “C” Street,
Corporal Punishment, as a measure of correction or of maintaining discipline and order in schools, is permitted. However, it shall be used only when other alternative means of discipline have failed and then only in reasonable form and upon the recommendation of the principal. If found necessary, it should be administered preferably by the principal in the presence of the teacher. It should never be inflicted in the presence of other pupils or without a witness. Corporal punishment shall be administered only by swatting the buttocks with a paddle. Striking a student on the head or face is not permitted.
The teacher or principal shall file a report explaining the
reason for the use of corporal punishment as well as the details and the
administration of the same.
A staff member may, however, use reasonable physical force
against a student without advanced notice to the principal, if it is essential
for self-defense, the preservation of order or for the protection of other
persons or the property of the school district.
Marital, maternal or paternal status shall not affect the rights and privileges of District students to receive an education. Those students are eligible to participate in all activities and receive all honors the same as any other students enrolled in the school district.
Pregnant students shall be permitted to continue in school
in all instances when continued attendance has the sanction of the expectant
mother’s physician. The physician’s
approval of
this continued attendance must be on
file at the school, and must specify the type of activities in which the
student may participate.
Insurance is available to all students at a nominal fee. The blanket policy covers the pupil coming to school, while at school, on his way from school, and while participating in any school activity including field trips and athletics.
Pupils participating in interscholastic sports “MUST” avail
themselves of insurance to be eligible to participate. A statement from the parents that they have
satisfactory accident insurance for their child or have the school pupil
insurance coverage will be necessary before they can represent the school in
athletic contests.
FIRE—Teachers will be responsible for his/her class. Follow exit route in single file, for safe and orderly evacuation of building. Students will return to class following fire drills with three bells. FIRE ALARM
TORNADO—Teachers will be responsible for his/her class. Leave all books in classroom and proceed single file to designated area. CONTINUOUS BELLS
EARTHQUAKE—Teachers will be responsible for his/her
class. Drop and cover. Turn away from windows. Stay under shelter until shaking stops. Listen for instructions. SEVERAL SHORT BELLS
Athletics, by its very nature, requires that the
participant be an individual who in his thoughts and deeds is of the highest
caliber. Many people watch the athlete
and form judgments about the standards and ideals of the community from what
they observe. Adults view the merit of
the institution’s athletic program on the basis of what they see and hear. To his fellow student, the athlete stands as
a model against which he can judge his own behavior. To the younger child, the athlete represents
an ideal to be looked up to and copied.
All students that represent the
The use of alcohol in any form at any time, or any place
will automatically eliminate the student from participating in any activity for
the remainder of that particular activity. The student will not be allowed to
participate in any activity for a minimum period of the next nine weeks.
The physiological effects of tobacco are such that no
athlete can perform at peak efficiency if he uses it. As a result, the athlete must abstain from
its use at all times. The use of tobacco
will automatically eliminate any participant from the remainder of the
season. The coach in any sport will set
up specific training rules to carry out his philosophy in athletics. The basic requirements will be expected from
all participants:
1. A lazy classroom student usually is a lazy athlete.
2.
Keep your dating morals respectable.
3.
Grooming and cleanliness reflects the real “YOU”.
4.
Respectable hours must be maintained.
THIS CODE WAS WRITTEN BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND IS
SUPPORTED BY THE
The following pertains to Cheerleaders, Student Managers, Athletes, Class and Student Council Officers, Band Members and all those involved in inter-scholastic participation to athletics, music or academic team.
1. If a failure is received at the end of any quarter, the student will not be eligible to compete until a passing grade is achieved and maintained. Once a student is ineligible, his/her grade will be checked every two weeks. Once the passing grade has been obtained it must be maintained through the grading period. If a passing grade is not maintained the student will become ineligible through the grading period. (An incomplete grade will be treated as a failure until made up within the allotted time).
2.
Good citizenship must be maintained at all times and
will be contributing factor eligibility.
3.
If school is in session:
A.
Students who miss classes on date of contest without
being excused by Principal shall not be eligible to participate on that date.
B.
Students must be in school all day following the day
of participation unless excused by Principal or be ineligible for next event.
4.
Abide by rules set forth by the instructor in charge.
5.
Adhere to eligibility rules as prescribed by Missouri
High School Activities Association.
A student may appeal the eligibility failure rule (#1 above) to a committee of teachers. The committee shall consist of the teachers the student currently has classes under. The committee shall consider the reason(s) for the failure and render a decision based on the student’s ability and attitude in the subject failed. The committee must be in unanimous agreement for approval of the student’s appeal.
Extra Curricular Activities
Any
student participating in any extra curricular or co-curricular activity shall
be required to be in attendance the full day of any contest and the full day
after. The building principal may
approve an absence for extenuating circumstances on a case by case basis.
Students
who are under investigation for charges filed against them from a law
enforcement agency shall be suspended from the activity until such time they
are found innocent or are charged. In
the event a student is charged, he or she will remain ineligible until any
conditions set by the court system are met.
The principal and/or superintendent may suspend the student for a longer
period of time depending on the nature of the infraction. These shall be viewed on a case-by-case
basis.
Students
are required to ride school provided transportation to and from all contests
and activities. Any other arrangement
must be made and approved in advance by the high school principal.
This
is only a partial listing of regulations for activities. Students and parent shall receive a separate
activities handbook that more specifically details regulations concerning
athletics and activities.
Revised
and adopted July, 2009