AHS Student Handbook Volume 2
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Any solicitations and/or activities that generate moneys by students and staff (car washes, bake sales, raffles, etc.) must have prior approval of the superintendent.
Any solicitations for money that does not provide a service must be proposed in writing to the Board. The proposal will include:
1. Who will benefit;
2. How much money is needed;
3. Who will be solicited;
4. Who is the responsible person;
5. Other relevant information.
The presence of gangs and the violent activities and drug abuse that often accompany gang involvement can cause a substantial disruption of school, district activities and a student’s ability to meet curriculum and attendance requirements.
A gang is defined as any group that identifies itself through the use of a name, unique appearance or language including hand signs, the claiming of geographical territory or the espousing of a distinctive belief system that frequently results in criminal activity.
In its effort to reduce gang involvement, the district encourages students to become involved with district sponsored clubs, organizations and athletics and to discuss with staff and district officials the negative consequences of gang involvement and to seek the assistance of counselors for additional guidance and district and community resources that offer support to students and alternatives to gang involvement.
No student on or about district property or at any district activity shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge or any other such symbol evidencing gang membership or affiliation.
No student shall use any speech, either verbal or non-verbal (gestures, handshakes, etc.) signifying gang membership or affiliation.
No student shall solicit other students for membership in any gangs nor commit any other illegal act or other violation of district policies.
Students in violation of the district’s gang policy will be subject to discipline in accordance with the district’s School Wide Student Management System.
After the ninth grade, students are classified by grade level according to the number of units of credit earned toward graduation.
Units of Credit Earned Grade Placement
5 Sophomore
10 Junior
16 Senior
Grade reduction nor credit denial determinations may include student attendance. Student attendance may not be a sole criterion. However, if attendance is a factor, prior to a grade reduction or credit denial the following shall occur:
1. The teacher(s) will identify how the attendance and class participation is related to the instructional goals of the subject or course;
2. Parents and students will be informed;
3. Due process procedures are available to the student when the grade is reduced or credit denied for attendance rather that academic reasons;
4. Reason for non-attendance are considered and the grade is not reduced or credit denied based upon absences due to:
a. Religious reason;
b. A student’s disability; or
c. An excused absence, as determined by the district’s policy.
If a student receives five unexcused absences in a subject in a semester, no credit will be granted for that subject.
(Effective 7/1/99 for the Class of 2003 and future classes)
1. Students must earn a 2.0 average or better in the following core classes.
A. a. Language Arts 9, b. Language Arts 10, c. Physical Science, d. Biology, e. Global Studies, f. World History, g. The first two credits of high school math at the appropriate level.
B. Students earning less than a 2.0 average in the eight core courses will retake courses needed to reach a 2.0 average. Students earning a failing grade in any required course must retake the course for credit.
Options for retakes
- Mid Columbia Council of Governments
- Local Community College Independent Study Courses ( Students incurs all costs)
- re-take during regular school year
- Distance learning opportunities, e.g. Portland, State University and PASS123
2. Prior to graduation a student must achieve a minimum score of 225 on the Oregon State Reading/Literature and Math multiple choice tests at the 10th grade level.
3. Earn 23 credits as outlined by the Arlington School District:
Language Arts 4 Credits
Math 2 Credits
Social Studies 4 Credits
Science 2 Credits
Health 1 Credit
Physical Education 1 Credit
Sophomore Experience/Personal Finance 1 Credit
Fine/Applied Arts 1 Credit
Electives 6 Credits
Senior Project/Economics 1 Credit
4. Meet all attendance requirements by the State of Oregon and the Arlington School District.
*EXEMPTIONS
1. Freshmen new to the District must complete all graduation requirements.
2. New Sophomores must meet 2.0 average requirement for the four core 10th grade courses as well as requirements #2, #3 and #4.
3. New Juniors must meet requirements #2, #3 and #4.
4. New Seniors must meet requirements #2. #3 and #4.
5. Juniors and Seniors transferring in from another state must meet requirements #3 and #4.
The term "homework" refers to an assignment to be prepared outside of class or during a period of supervised study in class. The purpose of homework is to improve the learning process, to aid in the mastery of skills and to create and stimulate interest on the part of the student.
Homework is a learning activity that should increase in complexity with the student’s maturity. Teachers should make meaningful assignments, the purpose of which should be clearly understood by both the teacher and the student.
The information for any homework assignment should be clear and specific so that the students can complete the assignment. Homework should not require the use of reference materials not readily available in most homes, school libraries or the public library. Homework should require the use of those materials only when the student has had instruction in such use.
Proof of immunization must be presented prior to the time of initial enrollment in school or within 10 days of transfer to the district. Proof consist of a signed "Certificate of Immunization Status" form documenting whether evidence of immunization or a religious and/or medical exemption.
INFECTION CONTROL/HIV*, HBV** AND AIDS***
Although HIV, HBV and AIDS are serious illnesses, the risk of contracting the disease in school is extremely low and generally limited to situations where non-intact skin, mouth, eye or other mucous membranes would be exposed to blood or any body fluids contaminated with blood form an infected person.
Since any risk is serious, however, the district requires that staff and students approach infection control using standard precautions. That is, each student and staff member is to assume all direct contact with human blood and body fluids is regarded as known to be infectious for HIV, HBV and AIDS and/or other infectious diseases.
An age-appropriate plan of instruction about infections/disease including HIV, HBV and AIDS has been included as an integral part of the district’s health curriculum. Any parents may request that his/her student be excused from that portion of the instructional program required by Oregon law by contacting the principal for additional information and procedures.
Students of parents with questions about the district’s HIV, HBV and AIDS health education program should contact the superintendent.
As a general rule, a student infected with HIV or HBV, and who does not present a special risks to others in an educational setting is entitled to remain in a regular classroom setting and be eligible for all rights, privileges and services as provided by law and Board policy. The district recognizes that a student(parent) has no obligation to report HIV or HBV condition diagnosis to the district.
"Special risk" student means those students infected with HIV or HBV whose health care provider has reasonable grounds to believe present special risk to other students or adults in an educational setting. Such special risks include, but are not limited to, a student’s ongoing history of biting others.
If the district is informed, the district is also prohibited by law from releasing information unless the infected student or parent gives permission for such release.
If a student (parent) wishes to divulge such information and continues attending school, the district will meet with the infected individual or representative to develop appropriate procedures.
Parents of students with a medical diagnosis of HIV deemed special risk by the student’s health care provider as well as parents of any student with AIDS are required to notify the superintendent of the student’s infection in order for the student to be granted permission to continue to attend school. Failure to do so will result in an order by the Oregon Health Division or local health department excluding the student from school or the parent may voluntarily withdraw the student from school. In either case, students and parents will be notified of alternative education programs.
Individuals with questions regarding these requirements of law or district procedures should contact the superintendent.
*HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
**HBV - Hepatitis B Virus
***AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
At the beginning of the school year, the district will make available to students and parents a low cost student accident insurance program. Parents are responsible for paying premiums (if coverage is desired) and for submitting claims through the district office. The district shall not be responsible for costs of treating injuries or assume liability for any other costs associated with an injury.
Before participating in a school-sponsored trip outside the district or in school sponsored athletics, students and parents must have purchased the student accident insurance or shown proof of insurance.
Lockers remain under the jurisdiction of the district even when assigned to an individual student. The district reserves the right to inspect all lockers. A student has full responsibility for the security of the locker and is responsible for making certain it is locked and the combination is not available to others. Valuables should never be stored in the student’s locker. Searches of lockers may be conducted at any time there is reasonable suspicion to do so. Whether or not a student is present.
The superintendent will develop procedures for implementing this policy in a manner that assures individual rights are balanced with the larger needs of the school, following these basic procedures:
1. A search of a student’s person may be conducted when there is reasonable suspicion to believe the particular student is concealing evidence of an illegal act or school violation;
2. Illegal items such as firearms, other weapons, narcotics, etc. or other possessions reasonably determined by school officials to be a threat to the safety or severity of others may be seized by school officials;
3. Other items that are being used to disrupt or interfere with the educational process may be temporarily removed from the student’s possession;
4. General search of school properties including, but is not limited to lockers, or desks may occur at any time. Notice of such potential searches shall be given to each student from time to time. Items belonging to a student, which are unlawful, or are in violation of school policy may be seized. Students will be notified that searches of school property have occurred and will be notified of items seized;
5. At the time school equipment is assigned to students for their use, students will be informed of conditions for the use of such equipment and of the intent of school personnel to conduct routine searches.
6. Students may decorate the inside of their lockers only. No decorations regarding drugs, sex,
alcohol, tobacco, or any inappropriate items may be used. Students shall not have personal decorations, signs, or items on the outside of lockers. Additionally, students may not post personal signs or decoration on school property unless approved by the superintendent. Students may post campaign signs during student body election week.
Any articles found in the school or on district grounds should be turned into the school office. Unclaimed articles will be disposed of at the end of the school year.
Loss or suspected theft of personal property should be reported to the school office.
Breakfast Reduced Lunch Reduced
Adult $1.25 $2.00
K-8 Students .50 .30 .75 .30
K-8 Students – Extra Entrée 1.00
9-12 Students .50 .30 1.00 .30
Extra milk cost 25 cents
A nutritious breakfast and class"A" hot lunch with milk is served daily in the elementary school. Students who wish to bring their own lunch may purchase milk separately or they may bring their own beverage. All students who eat breakfast at school or a lunch of any kind are required to eat in the cafeteria.
The district participates in the National School Lunch, School Breakfast Commodity and Special Milk Programs and offers free and reduced-price meals based on a student’s financial need.
Additional information can be obtained in the office.
When a student’s meal ticket has been lost or stolen, the district shall reissue a ticket. Each student shall be allowed up to three replacement tickets within a school year.
Students shall be notified in writing after a second replacement ticket that after a third loss, he/she will be expected to bring a meal or pay the full meal price.
Media representatives may interview and photograph students involved in instructional programs and school activities, including athletic events. Information obtained directly from students does not require parental approval prior to publication.
Parents who do not want their student interviewed or photographed should direct their student accordingly.
District employees may release student information only in accordance with applicable provisions of the education records law and Board policies governing information and personally identifiable information.
Students may be permitted to take prescription or nonprescription medication at school or at school-sponsored activities on a temporary or regular basis when necessary.
DISTRICT ADMINISTERED MEDICATION
Requests for the district to administer medication shall be made by the parent in writing.
Written instructions of the physician are required for all requests to administer prescription medication. Such instructions must include the following information: name of the medication, dosage, route, frequency of administration and any special instructions. A prescription label meets the requirements for written instructions from the physician, if the information above is included.
Written instructions of the parent which include the information above are required for all requests to administer nonprescription medication.
All medication to be administered by the district is to be brought to school by the parent in its original container. Medication not picked up by the parent at the end of the school year will be disposed of by the district.
Students in grade 9-12 are permitted to self-medicate prescription and nonprescription medication upon written request by the parent. Other students who must carry medication may also be permitted to self-medicate when the necessary permission form and written instructions have been submitted.
All medication must be kept in its appropriately labeled, original container. The student’s name is to be affixed to non-prescription medication.
Students may have in their possession only the amount of medication needed for that school day. Sharing or borrowing medication is strictly prohibited.
Permission to self-medicate may be revoked if the student is found to be in violation of these requirements. Students may also be subject to disciplinary action.
Contact the school office for additional information and forms.
Education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school. As a partnership thrives on communication, the district asks parents to:
1. Encourage their student to put high priority on their education and to commit themselves to making the most of the educational opportunities the district provides;
2. Keep informed on district activities and issues;
3. Become a district volunteer. For further information contact the principal;
4. Participate in district parent organization. The activities are varied, ranging from graduation activities to the buildings site council. With its emphasis on instructional improvement.
Students must have a physical examination performed by a physician, licensed by the Oregon State Board of Medical Examiners in grades 5, 7,9 and 11 or 6, 8,10 and 12 prior to practice and competition in athletics. The examination should be performed no earlier than May 1 of the preceding school year. The physical examination is the responsibility of the parents/students and is to be paid for by parents/students.
Record of the examination shall be kept on file at school and shall be reviewed by the coach prior to the start of any sport season. Students shall not participate without a record of passing the examination.
Signs, banners or posters that a student wishes to display must first be approved by the principal. Signs, banners or posters displayed without authorization will be removed. Any student who posts printed material without prior approval shall be subject to disciplinary action.
The Board may excuse students from a state-required program or learning activity for reasons of religion, disability or other reasons deemed appropriate by the district.
An alternative program for credit may be provided through a personal education package developed by a teacher, principal, parent and student in lieu of the regular program. The building principal will determine if the request for excuse from a regular program or learning activity is based solely on religious or physical reasons.
PROMOTION, RETENTION AND PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS
Documented exception may be made in special situations (e.g., special education students) with approval of the building principal.
1. If the student is failing to make normal progress, the parents must be notified early, so that the school and home may cooperate in helping him/her achieve greater success.
2. Most retention’s should be at the primary level. However, older students may be considered if it is strongly felt retention will help the student.
3. No student shall normally be retained more than one year.
4. Light’s Retention Scale must be completed prior to the teacher/principal conference.
5. The teacher is to discuss possible retention with the building principal prior to discussion with the parents.
6. A student retention worksheet and parent letter must be on file at the school for each student retained.
7. At the request of the building principal or a parent, a review committee will be appointed by the superintendent to submit its recommendation to the school authorities.
8. Parent notification of the recommendation to retain or accelerate is to be given as early as possible in the school year, but no later than the end of the second report period. Notification of possible retention is to include a note on the report card. Exception (e.g., late enrolling students, etc.) must have the building principal’s approval.
RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL
A student shall not be released from school at times other than regular dismissal hours except with the principal’s permission or according to school sign-out procedures. The teacher will determine that permission has been granted before allowing the student to leave. A student will not be released to any person without the approval of his/her parent or as otherwise provided by law.
REPORTS TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS
The Board feels it is important that teachers have as much accurate knowledge of student achievement as possible to assess student’s needs and growth; thus, a sharing of information among parent, teacher and student is essential.
The Board directs staff to follow these guidelines in measuring and reporting student progress:
1. Parents will be informed regularly, at least four times a year of their student’s progress in school. Parents will be contacted weekly for any student earning a D or F;
2. Parents will be alerted and conferred with as soon as possible when a student’s performance or attitude becomes unsatisfactory or shows marked or sudden deterioration;
3. Grades and/or portfolio content assessment will be based upon academic performance and will not include student attitude. Grades will not be used for disciplinary purposes. Attendance shall not be the sole criteria for the reduction of a student’s grade;
4. At comparable levels, the school system will strive for consistency in grading and reporting except when this consistence is inappropriate for certain classes or certain students;
5. When no grades are given but the student is evaluated in terms of progress, the school staff also will provide a realistic appraisal of the student’s standing in relation to his/her peers;
6. The staff will take particular care to explain to parents the meaning of marks and symbols used to reflect student performance.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Report cards are issued on a nine week basis at the elementary school. Parent/Teacher conferences are held at the end of the first, second and third nine week periods. Progress reports shall be sent to parents on a regular basis.
HIGH SCHOOL
Reports are issued on a semester basis at the high school level. Progress reports shall be sent to parents every four-in-a-half weeks. If work is exceptional or below a student’s ability, conferences with parents will be held as needed. High school conferences will be held at the end of the first nine week and 3rd nine week periods.
The Board seeks to assure a climate in the schools which is appropriate for institutions of learning and which assure the safety and welfare of personnel and students. To assist the Board in attaining these goals, school officials may, under appropriate conditions, search the person and the personal property, including the facility or property provided by the school. School officials may seize any property deemed injurious or detrimental to the safety and welfare of students and personnel if school officials have reasonable suspicion to believe an illegal act or a violation of school rules and regulations is being committed or is about to be committed.
The superintendent will develop procedures for implementing this policy in a manner which assures individual rights are balanced with the larger needs of the school, following these basic procedures.
1. A search of a student’s person may be conducted when there is reasonable suspicion to believe the particular student is concealing evidence of an illegal act or school violation.
2. Illegal items (such as firearms, other weapons, narcotics, etc.) or other possessions reasonably determined by school officials to be a threat to the safety or security of others may be seized by school officials;
3. Other items which are being used to disrupt or interfere with the educational process may be temporarily removed from the student’s possession;
4. General search of school properties including, but is not limited to, lockers or desks may occur at any time. Notice of such potential searches shall be given to each students from time to time. Items belonging to a student, which are not unlawful, or are in violation of school policy may be seized. Students will be notified that searches of school property have occurred and will be notified of any items seized.
5. At the time school equipment is assigned to students for their use, students will be informed of conditions for the use of such equipment and of the intent of school personnel to conduct routine searches.
The district provides special programs for students with disabilities which affect a student’s success at school. A student or parent with questions about these programs should contact the principal.
The purpose of this policy is to provide opportunity for parents or students to express personal grievances against the district. These may include for example, a concern for curriculum, instruction, school or classroom policies or procedures, school activities, or perceived discrimination involving equal educational opportunity rights.
Before coming to the Board with your complaint/grievance, the following steps need to be followed:
1. The person you have the complaint/grievance against needs to know. Please talk to this person first;
2. If no resolution is satisfactorily obtained, go to the superintendent;
3. If a resolution to the situation still has not been achieved, the matter can be brought to the next Board meeting. It will be up to the principal and/or superintendent to inform the Board of the situation before the meeting and make sure that the person the complaint is against knows it will be discussed at the Board meeting.
DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX COMPLAINTS
A student and/or parent with a complaint regarding possible discrimination of a student on the basis of sex should contact the principal.
Person who feel that there is a violation of state school standards are directed to use the following procedures to resolve the conflict.
1. Inform the appropriate building principal in writing of the complaint. The principal shall respond in writing within five working days;
2. If no resolution is satisfactorily obtained, submit a copy of the original complaint to the superintendent. The superintendent shall have five working days to respond to the complaint;
3. If a resolution to the situation has not been achieved, the matter can be brought up to the Board at the next regular meeting.
4. If the complaint is still not satisfied once the Board has reviewed the matter, then the complainant shall be directed to file a complaint with the Oregon Department of Education.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES COMPLAINTS
A complaint or concern regarding the identification, evaluation or placement of a student with disabilities or the accessibly of the district’s services, activities or programs to a student, should be directed to the principal.
STUDENTS WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
Sexual harassment by staff and students is strictly prohibited in the district. District includes district facilities, district premises and non-district property if the student or employee is at any district-sponsored , district-approved or district-related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the control of the district or where the employee is engaged in district business.
Sexual harassment of students mean unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student’s education or of a student’s participation in district programs or activities;
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as the basis for decisions affecting the student;
3. Such conduct has the purpose of effect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s educational performance or creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile educational environment.
4. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of demanding sexual favors in exchange for benefits.
Building principals, the compliance officer and the superintendent have the responsibility for investigations concerning sexual harassment. All complaints shall be investigated. The investigator shall be a neutral party having had no involvement in the complaint presented.
Step I Any sexual harassment complaint shall be presented in writing or orally to the building principal, compliance officer or superintendent. If the complaint is submitted in writing, it should include the specific nature of the sexual harassment and corresponding dates.
Step II The district official receiving the complaint or designee shall promptly investigate the complaint with all concerned parties within five working days after receipt of the complaint. The district official conducting the investigation shall notify the student and student’s parents in writing when the investigation is concluded.
Step III If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision at Step II, he/she may submit a written appeal to the superintendent or designee. Such appeal must be filed within 10 working days after receipt of the Step II decision. The superintendent or designee will arrange such meeting with the complainant and other affected parties as deemed necessary to discuss the appeal. The superintendent of designees shall provide a written decision to the complainant’s appeal within 10 working days.
Step IV If the complaint is not satisfied with the superintendent’s or designee’s decision, a complaint with the Board may be filed within 10 working days after receipt of the Step III decision. The Board shall, within 20 working days, conduct a hearing at which time the complainant shall be given an opportunity to present the complaint. The Board shall provide a written decision to the complainant within ten working days following the completion of the hearing.
Step V If the complaint is not satisfactorily settled, an appeal may be made to the Regional Civil Rights Director, US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region X, 915 2nd Ave., Room 3310, Seattle, WA 98174- 1099. Direct appeal may be filed with an enforcement agency at the time.
Changes to the above procedure may be made if an administrator is named in the complaint.
Confidentiality will be maintained. The educational assignments or study environment of the student shall not be adversely affected as a result of the good faith reporting of sexual harassment.
Students or parents with complaints not covered by this student handbook should contact the principal.
The information contained below shall serve as the district’s annual notice to parents of minors and eligible students (if 18 or older) of their rights, the location and district’s official responsible for education records. Notice will also be provided to parents of minor students who have a primary or home language other than English.
Education records are those records released to a student maintained by the district. A student’s education records are confidential and protected from unauthorized inspection or use. All access and release of education records with and without parent and eligible student notice and consent will comply with all state and federal laws.
Personal identifiable information shall not be disclosed without parent or eligible student authorization or as otherwise provided by Board policy and law.
Education records are maintained in a minimum one-hour fire-safe place in the office by the high school secretary. Permanent records shall include:
1. Full legal name of student;
2. Name and address of educational agency or institution;
3. Student birth date and place of birth;
4. Name of parent/guardian;
5. Date of entry into school;
6. Name of school previously attended;
7. Courses of study and marks received;
8. Data documenting a student’s progress toward the Certificates of Initial Mastery (CIM) and Certificate of Advanced Mastery (CAM), including, where, appropriate, dates of achievement of CIM and CAM;
9. Credits earned;
10. Attendance;
11. Date of withdrawal from school;
12. Other information, i.e., psychological test information, anecdotal records, records of conversations, discipline records, IEP’s, etc.
The district may also request the social security number of the student and will include the social security number on the permanent record only if the eligible student or parent complies with the request. The request shall include notification to the eligible student or the student’s parent(s) that the provision of the social security number is voluntary and notification of the purpose for which the social security number will be used.
The provision of the student’s social security number is voluntary and will be included as part of the student’s permanent record only as provided by the eligible student or parent. The district will notify the eligible student or parent as to the purposes a social security number will be used.
The district shall transfer originals of all requested student education records, including any ESD records, relating to a particular student to the new educational agency when a request to transfer such records is made to the district. The transfer shall be made no later than 10 days after receipt of the request.
The district shall retain a copy of the education records that are to be transferred in accordance with applicable Oregon Administrative Rules.
Student report cards, records or diplomas may be withheld for non-payment of fines or fees. Records requested by another school district to determine the student’s progress may not be withheld.
The district shall, within ten days of a student seeking enrollment in services from the district, notify the public or private school, education service district, institution, agency or youth care center in which the student was formerly enrolled and shall request the student’s education records.
ACCESS/RELEASE OF EDUCATION RECORDS
By law, both parents, whether married, separated or divorced, have access to the records of a student who is under 18 unless the district is provided evidence that there is a court order, state statue or legally binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation or custody that specifically revokes these rights.
Parents of a minor, or an eligible student (if 18 or older), may inspect and review education records during regular district hours.
PROVISION FOR HEARING TO CHALLENGE CONTENT OF EDUCATION RECORDS
Parents of minor, or eligible student (if 18 or older), may inspect and review the student’s education records and request a correction if the records are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. If the district refuses the request to amend the contents of the records, the requester has the right to a hearing as follows:
1. Parent shall make a request for a hearing in which the objections are specified in writing to the principal;
2. The principal shall establish a date and location for the hearing agreeable to both parties;
3. The hearings panel shall consist of the following:
a. The principal or designated representative;
b. A member chosen by the parent;
c. A disinterested, qualified third party appointed by the superintendent.
4. The hearing shall be private. Persons other than the student, parent or guardians, witnesses and counsel shall not be admitted.
The principal or designated representative shall preside over the panel. He/she shall hear evidence from the staff and from the parents to determine the point or points of disagreement regarding the education records. The panel shall make a determination after hearing the evidence and determine what steps, if any, are to be taken to correct the education record. Such actions are to be made in writing to the parents.
If, after such hearing is held as described above, the parents are not satisfied with the recommended action, the parents may appeal to the Board where the action of the hearings panel may be reviewed and affirmed, reversed or modified. Procedures for appeal beyond the local Board follows the prescribed actions as set forth in federal regulations. The parent or eligible student may file a complaint with the Federal Family Compliance Office, United States Department of Education regarding an alleged violation of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. File complaints with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C., 20202.
A copy of the district’s education records policy and administrative regulation may be obtained by contacting the office.
Adult supervision is provided to students during regular school hours (8:10 - 3:16), while traveling on district-provided vehicles to and from school and while engaged in district-sponsored activities.
IDENTIFICATION OF TALENTED AND GIFTED STUDENTS
In order to serve academically talented and gifted students in grades K-12, including talented and gifted students from such populations as cultural and ethnic minorities, the disadvantaged, the underachieving gifted and disabled learners, the district will identify students based on:
1. Behavioral, learning and/or performance information;
2. A nationally standardized mental ability test for assistance in identifying intellectually gifted students;
3. A nationally standardized academic achievement test for assistance in identifying academically talented students.
Identified students shall score at or above the 97th percentile on one of these tests. Other students who demonstrate the potential to perform at the eligibility criteria, as well as additional students who are talented and gifted, may be identified.
Parents may appeal the identification process and/or placement of their student in the district’s program for talented and gifted students as follows:
Informal Process:
1. The parent(s) will contact the district talented and gifted coordinator to request reconsideration;
2. The coordinator will confer with the parent(s) and may include any additional appropriate persons, e.g., principal, counselor, teacher, etc. At this time, information pertinent to the selection or placement will be shared;
3. If an agreement cannot be reached, the parent(s) may initiate the Formal Process
Formal Process:
1. Parent(s) shall submit a written request for reconsideration of the identification/placement to the coordinator;
2. The coordinator shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the request within five working days and shall forward copies of the request and acknowledgment to the TAG coordinator;
3. The TAG coordinator and other appropriate administrator shall review the student’s file and earlier decisions within ten working days of the original request. Additional data may be gathered to support or change the earlier decision;
4. Parent(s) may be provided an opportunity to present additional evidence;
5. If deemed necessary, a formal hearing will be conducted by the district hearings officer utilizing the appropriate procedures;
6. A decision will be made within 20 working days after receipt of the written request for reconsideration. The parent(s) shall be notified of the decision in writing and the decision shall be forwarded to the superintendent;
7. The decision may be appealed to the Board;
8. If the parent(s) are still dissatisfied, they have access of appeal to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction following the procedures outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules. The district shall provide a copy of the appropriate OAR upon request.
The district’s talented and gifted program and service options will be developed and based on the individual needs of the student.
PROGRAM AND SERVICE COMPLAINTS
Individuals with complaints regarding the appropriateness of programs or services provided for talented and gifted students should complete the talented and gifted Standards Complaint form available through the school office. All complaints will be reported to the superintendent who will arrange for a review committee to meet within two school days of receiving the written complaint to review all pertinent information.
A recommendation will be submitted to the superintendent within ten school days of reviewing the original complaint.
The superintendent will report the recommendation to the Board whose decision will be final.
The complainant may file an appeal with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction if dissatisfied with the decision of the Board or 45 more days have elapsed since the original filling of a written complaint alleging a violation of standards with the district. An appropriate copy of the OAR will be provided upon request.
A student being transported on district provided transportation is required to comply with the School Wide Student Management System. Any student who fails to comply with the School Wide Student Management System may be denied transportation services and shall be subject to disciplinary action.
The following rules shall apply to student conduct on district transportation:
1. Students being transported are under authority of the bus driver;
2. Fighting, wresting or boisterous activity is prohibited on the bus;
3. Students will use the emergency door only in case of emergency;
4. Students will be on time for the bus, both morning and evening;
5. Students will not bring firearms, weapons or other potentially hazardous material on the bus;
6. Students will not bring animals, except approved assistance guide animals on the bus;
7. Students will remain seated while bus is in motion;
8. Students may be assigned seats by the bus driver;
9. When necessary to cross the road, students will cross in front of the bus or as instructed by the bus driver;
10. Students will not extend their hands, arms or heads through bus windows;
11. Students will have written permission to leave the bus other than for home or school;
12. Students will converse in normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited;
13. Students will not open or close windows without permission of the bus driver;
14. Students will keep the bus clean and must refrain from damaging it;
15. Students will be courteous to the driver. Fellow students and passers-by;
16. Students who refuse to promptly obey the directions of the driver of refuse to obey regulations may forfeit their privilege to ride the buses.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION RULES
The following procedures shall be followed when a discipline concern arises on a vehicle serving a regular route or an extracurricular activity:
1. 1st Citation - Warning: The driver verbally restates behavior expectations and issues a warning citation.
2. 2nd Citation: The student is suspended from the bus until a conference, arranged by the bus driver has been held with the student, the parent, the bus driver and the principal.
3. 3rd Citation: The student receives a five to ten day suspension and will not be able to ride the bus until a conference, arranged by the bus driver, has been held with the student, the parent, the bus driver, and the principal. At this time a behavior contract will be made with the student and a bus seat may be assigned. Further violations of bus regulations will be considered a severe violation.
4. Severe Violation: Any severe violation will result in the immediate suspension of the student for a minimum of ten days and up to a one year expulsion. There will be a hearing at this time, arranged by the transportation supervisor, involving the student, the bus driver, the transportation supervisor, the parent and the principal.
5. In all instances, the appeal process may be used if the student and/or parent desires.
Disciplinary sanctions and changes in transportation for a student with a disability shall be made in accordance width the provisions of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students considered disabled under IDEA or the individually designed program fro students considered disabled under Section 540 and in accordance with Board adopted policies and procedures governing the discipline of disabled students.
Any student driving a motorized vehicle to school must be a licensed driver. All vehicles parked on school campus must be parked in designated areas as prescribed by the principal.
No student is to drive a motorized vehicle during the hours in which school is in session without proper authorization from the building principal.
Any student finding it necessary to drive a motorized vehicle during the school day must have on file in the principal’s office the authorization signed by the parent or guardian which includes logical reasons for this request.
Students are not authorized to enter an auto driven by any person except by written authorization by the parent or school authority.
Bicycles are not to be ridden on school grounds during school hours.
Skateboards may not be ridden on school grounds.
Parents and other visitors are encouraged to visit district schools. To ensure the safety and welfare of students, that school work is not disrupted and that visitors are properly directed to the areas in which they are interested, all visitors must report to the office upon entering school property. The principal will approve request to visit as appropriate. Students will not be permitted to bring visitors to school without prior approval of the principal.
THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL PERTAINS TO THE ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ONLY:
ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY :
We believe in clean living and the development of ourselves mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
We believe in a spirit of good sportsmanship; a spirit which recognizes the ability of our opponents.
We believe in a spirit of fair play whether in the classroom, on the athletic field or in any outside activity.
We believe in an attitude of courtesy, kindness, and consideration for those about us and a respect for the rights of others.
We believe that this, our school, offers to each of us training for the highest type of citizenship and life usefulness in the community.
Our community, uniting toward common goals -
* facing changes
*becoming involved
*effectively communicating
*facilitating life-long learning
--to secure the future of our families, school and society.
Children entering kindergarten are required to be five years old on or before September 1 for the year in which they are enrolling. Pre-registration takes place in the spring. At this time parents should bring birth records, social security cards, and immunization records in order to complete the enrollment. Additionally, a physical examination by a physician is required before registering for school.
KEY PLAYGROUND RULES AND SITUATIONS
1. Safety first on equipment:
* no jumping from swings, swing front to back, sit in appropriate manner
* go up ladder and down slide, sit down on seat , no sitting on top of bars
* no reaching or hanging underneath the merry-go-round
* no playing on rocks
* use teeter totter appropriately
* no climbing on top of the horizontal ladder
2. The asphalt area is for the following activities:
* basketball
* four square
* hopscotch
* tetherball
* jumping rope
* wall ball
Note: any activity may need to be regulated for age and fairness
3. Recess is a privilege, students who fail to make good choices at recess can lose their
privilege to go to recess.
All children are to go home after school. Parents should understand that children are not supervised by school personnel at this time. No one is allowed on school grounds after dark, unless participating in a school sponsored activity.
All students are to go home immediately after the regular school day. The only exceptions to this rule, are staying after school if requested by teacher or for participation in supervised activities.
CHANGE IN PLANS FOR AFTER SCHOOL
When your child must go home with another child after school or to another place other than their usual destination, parents should send a note with the child. When an unforeseen emergency arises and this arrangement must be made over the phone, the caller will be asked to furnish a return phone number so that the office can verify the call.
Report cards are sent home to parents at the end of each nine week grading period. Grades or marks earned are dependent on the grade level of the student.
At the end of the first, second, and third nine weeks, a parent/teacher conference is scheduled for every student. Conferences may also be scheduled at parents request throughout the year.
Students who qualify as having a learning disability as defined in Public Law, 94-142, the Education
Act of 1975, are served in this program. Instruction is based on needs as written in the Individual Education Program (IEP), and usually consists of adapted and intensified reading, math, spelling, and handwriting instruction. Students spend the majority of their day in their homeroom with support time scheduled, according to need.
This federally funded program provides supplemental instruction in the areas of reading and/or math for students who present a need for additional assistance in these subjects. Individual and small-group instructional is used.
Students are discouraged from bringing toys and equipment from home.
Sometime teachers have special programs when students are allowed to bring personal items to share. These items should remain in the classroom. At all times the school will not assume responsibility for loss or damage.
If special circumstances make it necessary for a student to bring cash or other important possessions to school, these items can be safeguarded by registering them in the school office.
Absolutely no toy guns, knives or any other object that looks like a weapon are allowed at anytime.
Students are allowed to use the telephone for EMERGENCIES WITH TEACHER PERMISSION. They should not expect to use the phone for social arrangements. Going to someone’s house, attending a birthday party, asking for forgotten homework -- these should be arranged AHEAD WITH THE PARENT.
Students are not allowed to sell candy, cookies, or any other fund-raiser items at school. Students should not bring extra money to school.
MOTORIZED AND NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES
For safety reasons student use of motorized vehicles at school is not allowed. Bicycles, inline skates and skateboards are not be ridden on school grounds. Before and after school students should walk their bikes while on school property. No bicycles or motorized vehicles are allowed on the track at any time.
Students may ride bikes to school, however, bikes must be parked in designated areas only. Students should provide their own locks for security.
Bicycles are not to be ridden on the school grounds during school hours. Students are to observe all bicycle safety rules when traveling to and from school. Students who ride bikes to school must wear a bicycle safety helmet. Failure to wear a helmet will result in a call to parents.
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